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At a glance Mark Simpson is a Reform UK regional Member of the Scottish Parliament for North East Scotland (region).
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out. At Holyrood an abstention is a deliberate recorded vote, distinct from not voting at all.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Committees
Voting record
The most recent divisions Mark Simpson voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | For |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | For |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | Against |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | Against |
Register of interests
From the Scottish Parliament's Register of Interests. Shown as registered; nothing is added or interpreted.
Controlled transactions1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 4 Jun 2026)
Gifts1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 4 Jun 2026)
Heritable property1
- I own a flat in London which has a market value of £400,000 to £500,000. I do not receive any rental income from the property. (lodged 4 Jun 2026)
Interest in shares1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 4 Jun 2026)
Overseas visits1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 4 Jun 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 4 Jun 2026)
Voluntary1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 4 Jun 2026)
Questions
Mark Simpson has tabled 2 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported pressures on policing and the justice system, including the local …
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported pressures on policing and the justice system, including the local effects of migration, what action it is taking to promote community cohesion across Scotland.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address staffing pressures across the prison estate through …
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address staffing pressures across the prison estate through its programme of public sector reform.
Awaiting an answer.
Motions lodged
| 14 Jul 2026 | University Of Aberdeen | 9 sig. |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Edzell Woods Community Hub Congratulates Karen Trail | 12 sig. |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Congratulations to the Scotland National Football Team on its Recent Scoring Record and World Cup Preparation | 15 sig. |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Justice for Henry Nowak, Condolences and Call for Investigation into Police Response | 12 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Mark Simpson has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
I am sorry, but I do not think that I was calling for more money in the system; I was saying that there should be a readjusting of current budgets.A sustainable prison population will be achieved only when we stop the revolving door of pri…
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
I would love to.
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
I welcome the new member for North East Scotland to the chamber.A couple of weeks ago, one of my first actions as a Reform MSP was to visit HMP Grampian, so I have a particular interest in the topic. I had a good chat with the governor whe…
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
Will the member take an intervention?
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
Will the member take an intervention?
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
Will the member take an intervention?
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
Will the member take an intervention?
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Many Scots are expressing concerns over issues such as social cohesion and wellbeing, including one of my constituents from Arbroath, who shared the following with me:“I want my daughters to grow up in a Scotland that is safe, cohesive, co…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported pressures on policing and the justice system, including the local effects of migration, what action it is taking to promote community cohesion across Scotland. (S7O-00070)
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Given that staffing shortages can lead to reduced access to education, rehabilitation programmes and purposeful activity for those in custody, has the cabinet secretary considered the long-term effects of the issue, and will he outline wha…
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Given that staffing shortages can lead to reduced access to education, rehabilitation programmes and purposeful activity for those in custody, has the cabinet secretary considered the long-term effects of the issue, and will he outline wha…
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address staffing pressures across the prison estate through its programme of public sector reform. (S7O-00040)
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address staffing pressures across the prison estate through its programme of public sector reform. (S7O-00040)
28 May 2026 Scotland’s Energy (draft)
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I congratulate you on your election to the post.It probably goes without saying that I am delighted to be standing here today representing North East Scotland, a place that I am proud to call home. I wa…
14 May 2026 Oaths and Affirmations (draft)
I, Mark Simpson, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God.
Seat & career
- North East Scotland (region) Regional MSP 7 May 2026 – present
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.