Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

Christina McKelvie

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At a glance Christina McKelvie was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Votes cast2,175

Attendance75%

Voted For1,226

Voted Against925

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Christina McKelvie did not vote in 402.

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

The most recent divisions Christina McKelvie voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.

2 Dec 2025	Uniting Local and National Efforts Across Sectors to End Violence Against Women and Girls	For
12 Nov 2025	Better Bus Services	For
26 Mar 2025	Approval of SSI	For
26 Mar 2025	Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution	For
26 Mar 2025	Land Reform (Scotland) Bill	For
25 Mar 2025	Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation	For
25 Mar 2025	Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation	For
19 Mar 2025	Children’s Rights and Temporary Accommodation	Against
19 Mar 2025	Reforming Scotland’s West Coast Ferries	For
19 Mar 2025	Reforming Scotland’s West Coast Ferries	Against
19 Mar 2025	Reforming Scotland’s West Coast Ferries	For
18 Mar 2025	Protecting and Growing Scotland’s Iconic Food and Drink Sector	Against
18 Mar 2025	Protecting and Growing Scotland’s Iconic Food and Drink Sector	Against
13 Mar 2025	Adoption of Innovation in Health and Social Care	Against
12 Mar 2025	Protecting Single-sex Spaces in the Public Sector	For

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Questions318 tabled

Christina McKelvie has tabled 318 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Lanarkshire. 11 Jun 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government when it last met NHS Lanarkshire.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its progress in eliminating prejudice-based bullyin… 4 Jun 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its progress in eliminating prejudice-based bullying in schools.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its response to the concerns raised by Rape Crisis … 17 Apr 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its response to the concerns raised by Rape Crisis Scotland and others regarding the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service's changes to prosecution policy in cases of rape and sexual violence.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress that has been made in relation to the … 28 Mar 2018 · Inspired Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress that has been made in relation to the International Development Small Grants Programme funding round 2018-19.

Answer · Alasdair Allan · 29 Mar 2018

I am pleased to announce that funding amounting to a total of £354,860 will be provided to 12 organisations (see following link), from our Small Grants Programme 2018-2019, for work to commence in April 2018.
Total amount of Recommended funding - Programme Year 2018-2019
Type of Grant
Number
Total Recommendation
Project Implementation
5
£286,763
Feasibility Study
2
£19,517
Capacity Building
5
£48,580
TOTAL
12
£354,860
Recommendations for funding after assessment by country and grant type - Programme Year 2018-2019
Country
Project
Feasibility
Capacity Building
Total
Malawi
3
-
2
5
Malawi/Zambia
-
-
-
1
Rwanda
1
-
-
1
Zambia
1
-
1
2
Kenya
-
1
1
1
Tanzania
-
1
-
1
Mozambique
-
-
1
1
Total
5
2
5
12
The Small Grants Programme 2018-2019 attracted 17 applications before the deadline of noon , on 28 November 2017. Three applications were rejected as outwith our eligibility criteria, and therefore were not part of the full assessment process. The remaining 14 applications were fully assessed. Two did not meet our assessment criteria and were therefore not awarded funding.
The full list of the projects to be funded is available on the following web link: https://beta.gov.scot/publications/small-grants-programme-2018-2019/

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its housing policy as it relates to homeless non-UK… 13 Mar 2018 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its housing policy as it relates to homeless non-UK EU nationals in Scotland.

Answer · Kevin Stewart · 21 Mar 2018

Immigration, including determining the status and capacity of homeless non UK EU nationals to access housing or receive homelessness assistance, is a matter reserved to the UK Government.
Certain non-UK nationals have the same access to housing and homelessness assistance as UK nationals. Under UK Government immigration laws – some non UK EU nationals have no recourse to public funds (NRPF) and as a result are not able to access social housing or homelessness assistance and cannot claim most benefits or tax credits that are paid by the state.

To ask the Scottish Government which NHS Boards have guidance in place to support clinicians in routinely offering bisp… 1 Mar 2018 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government which NHS Boards have guidance in place to support clinicians in routinely offering bisphosphonates to post-menopausal women with primary breast cancer to help reduce the risk of breast cancer spreading.

Answer · Shona Robison · 12 Mar 2018

I am pleased to confirm that Scotland’s three Cancer Network areas (North of Scotland, South East Scotland and West of Scotland) have advised that all their NHS Boards routinely offer bisphosphonates to post-menopausal women with primary breast cancer who are deemed to be at high risk of recurrence, in order to help reduce the risk of breast cancer spreading.

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce fuel poverty. 21 Feb 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce fuel poverty.

Answer · Kevin Stewart · 1 Mar 2018

This Government has always prioritised tackling fuel poverty, and is committed to ensuring that everyone in Scotland lives in a warm home that is affordable to heat.
We have recently consulted on a new, long-term fuel poverty strategy, with a definition of fuel poverty that is more focussed on those vulnerable to cold-related health impacts and those most in need. Responses to the consultation are being analysed and will inform the Warm Homes Bill that we plan to introduce to Parliament later this year.
We are on track to deliver our 2016 Programme for Government commitment to make half a billion pounds available for fuel poverty and energy efficiency over the 4 years to 2021, and by this date we will have allocated over £1 billion since 2009 to support these issues.

To ask the Scottish Government how many businesses in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency received suppo… 24 Jan 2018 · General Question

To ask the Scottish Government how many businesses in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse constituency received support from the Small Business Bonus Scheme in 2017.

Answer · Derek Mackay · 1 Feb 2018

In South Lanarkshire, almost 4,500 premises pay zero or substantially reduced rates under the Small Business Bonus Scheme and have collectively saved over £73 million since the Scheme was introduced by this Government.

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Motions lodged604 lodged

20 Feb 2024	Alcohol (Minimum Price per Unit) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2024 [draft]	1 sig.
20 Feb 2024	Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 (Continuation) Order 2024 [draft]	1 sig.
6 Dec 2022	International Human Rights Days	2 sig.
28 Nov 2022	Recognising the Vital Role Men Must Play in Challenging and Eradicating Violence Against Women and Girls	4 sig.
9 Jun 2020	Showing Solidarity with Anti-Racism	3 sig.
17 Mar 2020	Female Genital Mutilation (Protection and Guidance) (Scotland) Bill	1 sig.

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Speechesfrom the Official Report

Recent things Christina McKelvie has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.

29 May 2024 Portfolio Question Time

We are working with a number of organisations across the board to look at how we tackle alcohol harm in Scotland. I am happy to share that information with Monica Lennon. We are also considering stakeholders’ calls for minimum unit pricing…

29 May 2024 Portfolio Question Time

The Scottish Government is determined to reduce alcohol-related harm, including by increasing the minimum unit price and through the record investment in treatment services that it provided in 2023-24. In 2023, the Social Market Foundation…

28 May 2024 Visitor Levy (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect to the app. I would have voted no.

17 Apr 2024 Parliamentary Bureau Motions

I am glad to have the opportunity to address colleagues across the chamber on minimum unit pricing ahead of this crucial vote. The Parliament has the opportunity to show that Scotland continues to be world leading with our policies to impr…

6 Mar 2024 Decision Time (draft)

On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was booted out the system. I would have voted yes.

8 Feb 2024 General Question Time

I will ensure that Jamie Greene gets more details on our humanitarian emergency fund and our partners in it. Eight leading humanitarian aid organisations are involved in the decision-making process. When they alert us to an on-going or a p…

8 Feb 2024 General Question Time

I do not think that anyone can look at the images that we are seeing on our TV screens every day and not realise that we need a ceasefire now in order to bring about progress to peace. I wish all the sides well, and I will continue to do t…

8 Feb 2024 General Question Time

The primary mechanism through which the Scottish Government responds to a humanitarian crisis is the humanitarian emergency fund. Decisions on which crises to respond to through the HEF are made by the Scottish ministers, based on recommen…