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Member of the Scottish Parliament

Stuart McMillan

Scottish National Party MSP for Inverclyde

At a glance Stuart McMillan is a Scottish National Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for Inverclyde.

Votes cast2,756
Attendance95%
Voted For1,579
Voted Against1,150
Voted with party100%
Rebellions0
Abstained1

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Stuart McMillan did not vote in 147. 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.

Committees1 membership
Voting recordlatest 15 shown
Register of interests11 entries

From the Scottish Parliament's Register of Interests. Shown as registered; nothing is added or interpreted.

Controlled transactions1
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Gifts1
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Heritable property1
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Interest in shares1
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Overseas visits1
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking1
  • No registrable interests. (lodged 20 May 2026)
Voluntary5
  • I am a Board Member of Greenock Towns Board. (lodged 20 May 2026)
  • On 3 May 2015 I was elected to the board of Moving On Inverclyde, a local Recovery service. I became Vice Chair on 7 November 2022 and I became Chair on 19 February 2024. I receive no remuneration for my involvement with Moving On Inverclyde. (lodged 20 May 2026)
  • I am a lifetime honorary member of Action on Asbestos. (lodged 20 May 2026)
  • I am a lifetime honorary member of the Greenock and District Model Railway Club. (lodged 20 May 2026)
  • I have been an ambassador for the Ocean Youth Trust for Scotland since 6 April 2009. I receive no remuneration for this role. (lodged 20 May 2026)

Source: Register of Interests on parliament.scot.

Questions787 tabled

Stuart McMillan has tabled 787 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the First Minister, following the Union Street fire in Glasgow, what discussions the Scottish Government has had… 16 Mar 2026 · First Minister's Question

To ask the First Minister, following the Union Street fire in Glasgow, what discussions the Scottish Government has had with Network Rail regarding the organisation having a greater say over what types of businesses can be located in close vicinity to key transport hubs such as Glasgow Central.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow… 25 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the implementation of the Royal Mail NHS-specific barcode system to ensure that appointment letters, test results and urgent patient correspondence are delivered on time, particularly during service disruptions.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the procurement of marine protection vessels for Ma… 4 Feb 2026 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the procurement of marine protection vessels for Marine Scotland.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether Revaluation Transitional Relief for non-domestic rates applies to all property c… 30 Jan 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether Revaluation Transitional Relief for non-domestic rates applies to all property classes and rates, and what net effect it anticipates for those experiencing the highest increases.

Answer · Ivan McKee · 6 Feb 2026

Acknowledging the impact of the revaluation, we are protecting business by introducing a Revaluation Transitional Relief to protect those most affected and will cap increases in gross bills up to the next revaluation in 2029. Increases in non-domestic gross liabilities due to revaluation will be capped at 15 per cent (cash terms) in 2026-27 for small properties, rising in subsequent years, with higher caps for larger properties. This relief will ensure that the gross bills of around 60,000 properties are lower in 2026-27 than they otherwise would have been. Table 1 shows the year-on-year caps by rateable value bracket. No property class or size is excluded from Revaluation Transitional Relief eligibility.Table 1: Year-on-year Revaluation Transitional Relief caps (%), 2026-27 to 2028-29Property’s rateable value2026-272027-282028-29 TR Limits Year on YearSmall (rateable value up to £20,000)15%22%38%Medium (rateable value £20,001 to £100,000)30%44%75%Large (rateable value over £100,000)50%75%113%

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42434 by Ivan McKee on 22 December 2025, whe… 30 Jan 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42434 by Ivan McKee on 22 December 2025, whether the independent review of the valuation of licensed hospitality properties will have a resource budget to commission independent research on relevant matters.

Answer · Ivan McKee · 6 Feb 2026

The Scottish Government has taken into account the commissioning of the Gill Review on the valuation methodology applied to licensed hospitality premises in its financial planning. The Review is independent of government.

To ask the Scottish Government, following the publication of the non-domestic rates revaluation statistics on 13 Januar… 30 Jan 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government, following the publication of the non-domestic rates revaluation statistics on 13 January 2026, how the increase in rateable value for the licensed hospitality sector compares with other sectors.

Answer · Ivan McKee · 11 Feb 2026

The requested information can be found in Table 3 the Non-domestic rates revaluation 2026 draft valuation roll statistics which can be accessed at: Non-domestic rates revaluation 2026: draft valuation roll statistics. Updated information will be published once final valuations are available.

To ask the Scottish Government what change in revenue it anticipates from the licensed hospitality sector as … 30 Jan 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government what change in revenue it anticipates from the licensed hospitality sector as a result of any combined impact of the 2026-27 non-domestic rates revaluation and budget decisions.

Answer · Ivan McKee · 12 Feb 2026

Taking into account the impact of the 2026 Revaluation, decisions announced at Budget 2026-2027, and the extension of additional relief for licensed hospitality, the estimated net non-domestic rates revenue raised from licensed hospitality premises is expected to decrease by 0.3% in cash terms, compared to 2025-2026.

To ask the Scottish Government whether operating costs, including energy and staffing costs, are taken into account in … 30 Jan 2026 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether operating costs, including energy and staffing costs, are taken into account in the valuation of licensed hospitality premises for non-domestic rates calculation purposes.

Answer · Ivan McKee · 13 Feb 2026

The valuation of all non-domestic property is a matter for the Scottish Assessors who are independent of central and local government. By law, Assessors must ascertain a Net Annual Value (NAV) for all subjects entered on the Valuation Roll. This is defined as “the rent at which the lands and heritages might reasonably be expected to let from year to year” under section 6(8) of the Valuation and Rating (Scotland) Act 1956.Scottish Assessors produce Practice Notes for different types of subjects and these are accessible at: 2026 Practice Notes – Scottish Assessors. The Practice Note for Licensed premises can be found at Licensed Premises.The essence of the valuation scheme for licensed premises is the Hypothetical Achievable Turnover (HAT). Assessors identify the relationship between available rents and turnovers for licensed premises at the relevant valuation date. This relationship can then be used to derive a scheme of value which can be used to value all licensed premises. The calculation of HAT does not incorporate operating costs such as energy or staffing costs.

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Motions lodged1,283 lodged
Speechesfrom the Official Report

Recent things Stuart McMillan has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.

25 Jun 2026   National Health Service Capital Projects (draft)

Can the cabinet secretary provide any details about when funding will be in place to replace the Port Glasgow health centre with a new health hub? Can she advise when there will be investment to improve the fabric of Inverclyde royal hospi…

25 Jun 2026   Prison Population (draft)

Reform’s policies are about taking money out of the public sector, but Mr Simpson is now asking for more money to be spent on throughcare support. Where is that money coming from? I am genuinely interested to know.

25 Jun 2026   Prison Population (draft)

Will the member give way?

23 Jun 2026   Climate Change (draft)

I mentioned them, too.

23 Jun 2026   Climate Change (draft)

As the recently elected convener of the Climate Action Committee, I look forward to working with colleagues from across the chamber both in scrutinising the Scottish Government but also, I hope, through the committee, in making suggestions…

23 Jun 2026   Non-domestic Rates (draft)

Can the cabinet secretary provide an assurance that the review will not include the small business bonus scheme, which is so vital for our local communities and has been touched on already in the questions?

23 Jun 2026   First Minister’s Question Time (draft)

New analysis from the London Stock Exchange Group has shown that the market value of the global green economy has reached a record high of $10 trillion. Can the First Minister provide an update on the steps that the Scottish National Party…

16 Jun 2026   Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)

Made a request to intervene.

16 Jun 2026   Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)

I am sorry, Mr Kerr, but I am just about to finish—unless the Presiding Officer will let me take the time back. I see that she will not.Fundamentally, without the third sector, our communities would look very different, and our constituent…

16 Jun 2026   Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)

Sadly, Mr Kerr is shaking his head in disagreement—not for the first time in the Parliament, as we all know.The pilot is the first step in mainstreaming multiyear funding agreements more widely across the third sector, which will give orga…

16 Jun 2026   Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)

Sure.

16 Jun 2026   Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)

Mr Kerr is accustomed to challenging members, and rightly so. I thought that I heard from the cabinet secretary and also earlier in the discussion that—

16 Jun 2026   Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)

I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests: I am chair of Moving On Inverclyde and I am also an ambassador for Ocean Youth Trust Scotland.Long before my election to the Parliament, I had a firm belief that the state …

9 Jun 2026   Growing Scotland’s Economy (draft)

I have already taken an intervention.Liam McArthur quite rightly touched on a point about island and rural communities, which I absolutely agree with. There are similar aspects for places such as my constituency—post-industrial towns with …

9 Jun 2026   Growing Scotland’s Economy (draft)

I am not going to stand here and do the research for Rachael Hamilton; I am sure that she can go and do the research herself.Every MSP should welcome this information and these facts. The SNP has never lacked ambition for this country, and…

9 Jun 2026   Growing Scotland’s Economy (draft)

Without a successful economy, we will struggle to deal with the many challenges that the country faces. Scotland currently has limited powers and, without the powers of a normal, independent nation, there will always be limitations placed …

9 Jun 2026   Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statistics 2024 (draft)

The cabinet secretary referred to 105,000 jobs and the contribution to the economy of £10.2 billion from net zero-related industries. Does she agree that those figures are demonstrative of the renewables sector’s important role in supporti…

3 Jun 2026   National Health Service (draft)

I agree whole-heartedly with my friend and colleague Alex Kerr. The more investment that comes to Scotland from the Strathclyde pension fund, the better. The replacement of the Port Glasgow health centre alone might not be enough to make t…

3 Jun 2026   National Health Service (draft)

Deputy Presiding Officer, I welcome you to your role. I also welcome the new cabinet secretary and ministerial team and pay tribute to those who are no longer on the health brief.I will touch on two MSPs who were not returned: Jackson Carl…

14 May 2026   Oaths and Affirmations (draft)

I, Stuart McMillan, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law.

Seat & career5 seats held

Source: this MSP's profile on parliament.scot.

Allowances£25,082 · 2025

2025 (latest published)

Rental Expenditure£7,200
Rent£5,900
Mailing Costs£3,561
Utilities£2,993
Members Mileage£1,273
Advertising£1,254
Office/Window Cleaning£703
Telephone Services Costs£412
Staff Rail£407
Communication App£396
Hall Hire£362
Trade Waste£276
Fire Safety£120
Cleaning/Hygiene Products£69
Members Rail£64
Newspaper Subscriptions£45
Equipment£40
Members Taxi£9

Source: Scottish Parliament (published ~1 year in arrears)

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Parliamentary

The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP

Constituency

26 Grey Place, Greenock, PA15 1YF

Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.