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Former Member of the Scottish Parliament
Douglas Ross
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At a glance Douglas Ross was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Douglas Ross did not vote in 128.
Voting record
The most recent divisions Douglas Ross voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 24 Mar 2026 | Railways Bill - UK Legislation | Abstain |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill | For |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6) | For |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | Against |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill | Against |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill | Against |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill | Against |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | Against |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
Questions
Douglas Ross has tabled 343 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to comments by the Scottish Information Commissioner who stated, in…
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to comments by the Scottish Information Commissioner who stated, in relation to the Government's handling of information concerning the Salmond files, "I can no longer trust the government to handle this information unsupervised and will explore more intrusive options to ensure compliance."
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether the First Minister or his civil servants or special advisers have been updated o…
To ask the Scottish Government whether the First Minister or his civil servants or special advisers have been updated on any action connected to Operation Branchform by the Lord Advocate or the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service in addition to the notes provided to him by the Lord Advocate on 20 March 2025 and 19 January 2026.
Answer · Graeme Dey · 19 Mar 2026
As clearly set out in the Lord Advocate’s letter to the Presiding Officer of 24 February 2026, the Lord Advocate was advised on two occasions that it was appropriate to provide limited factual information to the government in relation to the case against Peter Murrell. First, on his appearance in court on March 2025 and then again on the service of the indictment in January 2026.On each occasion, given the extremely high level of publicity which the investigation had attracted, it was appropriate to provide the government with appropriate and limited confirmation of decisions taken by the independent prosecutor and the nature of the charges. This also served to protect proceedings where there is a strong likelihood that ministers will be asked about prosecution decisions. Each minute also provided reassurance that the Law Officers had no operational involvement in prosecutorial decision making in this case.
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the First Minister's responses during First Minister's Questions on 19 Februa…
To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the First Minister's responses during First Minister's Questions on 19 February 2026 in relation to the briefing that he had received from the Lord Advocate about Operation Branchform, for what reason he failed to mention that he had also been briefed by the Lord Advocate on the same case in March 2025.
Answer · Graeme Dey · 19 Mar 2026
It would not have been appropriate for the First Minister to give details of any briefings without understanding the impact on proceedings should information be released. The Lord Advocate has now provided members with a wide range of examples to demonstrate the long-standing practice of prosecutors properly advising the Government of the day, of significant prosecutorial decisions taken by an independent prosecutor.
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will initiate a review of how the scheduling of parliamenta…
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will initiate a review of how the scheduling of parliamentary business during the current session has impacted on parliamentary resources, particularly in light of the large volume of stage 3 proceedings in the final weeks.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Lord Advocate briefed the First Minister that suspects arrested on a…
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Lord Advocate briefed the First Minister that suspects arrested on alleged embezzlement charges as part of Operation Branchform were not being charged, before the individuals themselves had been notified.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether colleges should have borrowing powers and how any such p…
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether colleges should have borrowing powers and how any such powers would be delivered.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government when the transport secretary, acting in her ministerial capacity, last travelled on the …
To ask the Scottish Government when the transport secretary, acting in her ministerial capacity, last travelled on the A96 between Inverness and Aberdeen.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether anyone who works for the Scottish Government, including ministers, special advis…
To ask the Scottish Government whether anyone who works for the Scottish Government, including ministers, special advisers or civil servants, was involved in discussions concerning the postponement of the trial of Peter Murrell until after the Scottish Parliament election in May.
Awaiting an answer.
Motions lodged
| 25 Mar 2026 | St Laurence Church in Forres Becomes Community Venue | 17 sig. |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Anne Speake Awarded Honorary Life Membership of Enable Scotland | 18 sig. |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Business Programme | 27 sig. |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Chris Saunderson Awarded the 2026 Barron Trophy | 27 sig. |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Recognising Concerns Regarding Moray FLOW-Park | 21 sig. |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Mortlach Memorial Hall Benefits from £20,000 Grant | 26 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Douglas Ross has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
25 Mar 2026 General Question Time
The Scottish Information Commissioner has lost trust in the Government. He has called its excuses “preposterous and unacceptable”. Any other Government would be utterly ashamed, but this lot are brazen and think that they can get away with…
25 Mar 2026 General Question Time (draft)
The Scottish Information Commissioner has lost trust in the Government. He has called its excuses “preposterous and unacceptable”. Any other Government would be utterly ashamed, but this lot are brazen and think that they can get away with…
25 Mar 2026 General Question Time
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to comments by the Scottish Information Commissioner who stated, in relation to the Government’s handling of information concerning the Salmond files, “I can no longer trust the governmen…
25 Mar 2026 General Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to comments by the Scottish Information Commissioner who stated, in relation to the Government’s handling of information concerning the Salmond files, “I can no longer trust the governmen…
24 Mar 2026 Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I rise to make my final speech in the chamber. I chose to speak in this debate, on this subject, for a number of reasons. First, the member in charge proved to be a very conscientious and determined member in getting the bill through. I wa…
24 Mar 2026 Sport and Activity as a Force for Good (draft)
I remind members of my entry in the register of members’ interests: I am a match official and officiate matches for the Scottish Football Association.I, too, congratulate Brian Whittle on securing the debate and on his excellent opening sp…
19 Mar 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time (draft)
I was banned by the Parliament from using the words “chaotic” and “avoidable” in my lodged question, but I can and will use them in my supplementary question, because the past few weeks have been chaotic and the situation has been entirely…
19 Mar 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will initiate a review of how the scheduling of parliamentary business during the current session has impacted on parliamentary resources, particularly in light of the large volum…
19 Mar 2026 General Question Time (draft)
I am confused by that answer from the Lord Advocate, because she claims that the communication was synchronised, but we know definitively that she briefed John Swinney before the suspects were told that no charges would be continued.Does t…
19 Mar 2026 General Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Lord Advocate briefed the First Minister that suspects arrested on alleged embezzlement charges as part of operation branchform were not being charged, before the individuals themselves ha…
17 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill (draft)
I understand that members will still be in doubt at this late stage, despite all the debate that we have had, because this is such a difficult decision. However, as Humza Yousaf said in what I thought was an excellent speech, if just one p…
17 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
I understand that members will still be in doubt at this late stage, despite all the debate that we have had, because this is such a difficult decision. However, as Humza Yousaf said in what I thought was an excellent speech, if just one p…
17 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill (draft)
Like others, I recognise the incredible work that Liam McArthur has put into the bill in the last week, the last month and this entire parliamentary session. When I heard that an assisted dying bill was being introduced for a third time, b…
17 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill
Like others, I recognise the incredible work that Liam McArthur has put into the bill in the last week, the last month and this entire parliamentary session. When I heard that an assisted dying bill was being introduced for a third time, b…
13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I will be supporting Jackie Baillie’s amendments, but I believe that my amendment 256 is a perfectly acceptable one. I listened to the cabinet secretary’s concerns relating to IJBs, but I do not share them. We have come to different conclu…
13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
This debate has been helpful. I will start with the areas of agreement. I absolutely agree with Liam McArthur that those in favour of the bill and those against it can unite on the need for improved palliative care. It is quite disappointi…
13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I want to come back to Liam McArthur’s opposition to my amendment 256. Does he accept the constructive criticism from the Government, in its letter to the lead committee, about the deficiencies in the financial memorandum? Although the Gov…
13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I am pleased to speak to the amendments in my name, and I am grateful to Stephen Kerr for covering for me yesterday.Amendment 256 seeks to preserve palliative and end-of-life care by ensuring that statutory and charitable funding that is i…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I am grateful, Presiding Officer. I confirm to Christine Grahame that I am following proceedings and voting from home. I travelled for three and a half hours today to spend a small amount of time with my son, who turned seven today and hop…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
Made a request to intervene.
Seat & career
- Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 6 May 2021 – 8 Apr 2026
- Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Resigned 5 May 2016 – 11 Jun 2017
Allowances
2025 (latest published)
Source: Scottish Parliament (published ~1 year in arrears)
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.