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Former Member of the Scottish Parliament
Kevin Stewart
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At a glance Kevin Stewart was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Kevin Stewart did not vote in 49.
Voting record
The most recent divisions Kevin Stewart voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 24 Mar 2026 | Railways Bill - UK Legislation | For |
| 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) | Against |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 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 | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
Questions
Kevin Stewart has tabled 579 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its actions to advance the Acorn Carbon Capture and…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its actions to advance the Acorn Carbon Capture and Storage project.
Answer · Gillian Martin · 25 Mar 2026
The First Minister, Deputy First Minister and I have repeatedly urged the Prime Minister and Secretary of State to get a move on and make key decisions to progress Acorn. The immediate one is to release the £200 million that was announced last June, then we need confirmation of the full funding package, just as the Track-1 projects in England have had.The Scottish Government remains fully committed to Acorn and continues to work closely with key partners, providing funding and policy support during this key phase of development.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government regarding th…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government regarding the abolition or reform of the Energy Profits Levy.
Answer · Shona Robison · 17 Mar 2026
UK Government decisions in reserved areas of offshore energy policy are driving an accelerated decline in North Sea oil and gas and opening up a gap with the renewables industry – a gap into which jobs and livelihoods are being lost. That is why we are calling for an immediate end to the Energy Profits Levy and a sensible future fiscal regime in the North Sea. This is essential to ensure a just transition from oil and gas to renewables that protects jobs and skills and delivers a pipeline of future investment.These matters continue to be raised by Scottish Ministers with UK Government counterparts at every opportunity. The First Minister raised them with the Prime Minister on 5 December and again on 16 February. The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and myself both wrote in advance of the Spring Forecast. The Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy has also written again following the Forecast and in light of volatility in global oil and gas prices.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any discussions with COSLA or any local authorities about reviewing t…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any discussions with COSLA or any local authorities about reviewing the licensing of vape shops.
Answer · Jenni Minto · 18 Mar 2026
Scottish Government officials meet quarterly with the Trading Standards Policy & Co-ordination Group, attended by COSLA and representatives of Local Authorities, and regularly with Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards (SCOTSS) to discuss issues around enforcement of existing legislation on tobacco and vapes.Scotland is the only country in the UK with a Tobacco and Vape retail register, which is designed to support the enforcement of regulation on age restricted products given the public health harms of tobacco and vaping.As set out in our Tobacco and Vaping Framework, we are committed to considering how the register could be improved including possible further conditions on registration to support public health aims of reducing the use of tobacco and vapes.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider running a safety campaign with local authority and Scottish Fir…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider running a safety campaign with local authority and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service partners aimed at highlighting the safe storage of products in vape shops and other businesses that deal with products with lithium batteries.
Answer · Siobhian Brown · 16 Mar 2026
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) already carry out regular lithium-ion battery fire safety campaigns, most notably alongside Glasgow City Council highlighting the need for proper use and disposal (here). SFRS also have dedicated advice on their website. The Scottish Government will consider if more should be done and support any further safety campaigns across Scotland alongside SFRS and Local Authorities.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to review the licensing of vape shops.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to review the licensing of vape shops.
Answer · Jenni Minto · 19 Mar 2026
Scotland is the only country in the UK with a Tobacco and Vapes Retail Register. All businesses, regardless of size, need to be registered to be able to sell these products in Scotland. The register exists to support the enforcement of regulation on age restricted products given the public health harms of tobacco and vaping.We remain committed to considering how the register could be improved including possible further conditions on registration to support our public health aims of reducing the use of tobacco and vapes.Individual business owners are responsible for registering any business selling tobacco and/or vapes. Failure to do so could result in a fine of up to £20k and possible imprisonment not exceeding 6 months. It is the responsibility of local authorities to enforce compliance with the register in their local areas.
To ask the Scottish Government whether the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service visits vape shops as part of its fire preve…
To ask the Scottish Government whether the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service visits vape shops as part of its fire prevention work.
Answer · Siobhian Brown · 16 Mar 2026
Dutyholders (the employer, as well as any other person who may have control to any extent of any part of the premises) are responsible for complying with the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the associated Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 to ensure the safety of others from fire. This includes ensuring a fire risk assessment is carried out by a competent assessor. However, SFRS do work with dutyholders in relevant premises to achieve compliance in fire safety through partnership working, providing advice and support when requested.It should be noted that SFRS base their auditing programme around high risk premises with sleeping accommodation – this includes care homes, hospitals, hotels and houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) which can include student accommodation.SFRS remains the enforcing authority for general fire safety legislation in non-domestic premises, including vape shops, and its audit programme is informed by risk-based criteria, for example this includes where a complaint about a premises is received or a previous fire has happened.
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to promote vaccinations to combat measles, in l…
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to promote vaccinations to combat measles, in light of reports of recent diagnoses in the NHS Grampian area.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider increasing the resources and staffing availab…
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider increasing the resources and staffing available to the Non-Government Bills Unit.
Awaiting an answer.
Motions lodged
| 17 Mar 2026 | FIA World Rally Championship | 19 sig. |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Calling on the UK Government to Change its Energy Policy to Support Jobs and Investment | 11 sig. |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Aberdeen’s STEM Women | 12 sig. |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Calls for the UK Government to Listen to the Oil and Gas Industry to Save Jobs | 10 sig. |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Written Questions at Committee Meetings | 3 sig. |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Urban Floating Islands | 20 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Kevin Stewart has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
25 Mar 2026 First Minister’s Question Time
They don’t want you.
25 Mar 2026 First Minister’s Question Time (draft)
They don’t want you.
24 Mar 2026 Climate Change Plan (draft)
The cabinet secretary pointed out in her statement that the SNP Government has increased the amount of electricity that is generated in Scotland from low-cost renewable sources and has put Scotland in a more energy-secure position. However…
19 Mar 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time (draft)
I would like the corporate body to look at the matter very seriously, and I would like assurance that that will be done so that we can have an NGBU that works for members in the future.
19 Mar 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time (draft)
I have no skin in this game, because I will not be returning to Parliament after the election. However, I feel—as other members have said that they felt during the session—that we have not been particularly well served by the non-Governmen…
19 Mar 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body whether it will consider increasing the resources and staffing available to the non-Government bills unit. (S6O-05645)
19 Mar 2026 Invasion of Ukraine (draft)
I thank Kenny Gibson for securing the debate. This is likely to be my last speech in this place.Last month marked four years since Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What was originally dismissed by the Kremlin as a three-day march on…
13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
We should recognise the fact that the United Nations has said that our suicide prevention strategy is world leading. I hope that members will not try to conflate the two issues but that seems to be what is happening. I want to ensure, as I…
12 Mar 2026 First Minister’s Question Time (draft)
I thank the First Minister for that answer. Measles is a very serious illness, but it can be easily prevented. Vaccination is safe, effective and for everyone, at any age. It is part of the routine childhood immunisation programme, and we …
12 Mar 2026 First Minister’s Question Time
I thank the First Minister for that answer. Measles is a very serious illness, but it can be easily prevented. Vaccination is safe, effective and for everyone, at any age. It is part of the routine childhood immunisation programme, and we …
12 Mar 2026 First Minister’s Question Time (draft)
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to promote vaccinations to combat measles, in light of reports of recent diagnoses in the NHS Grampian area. (S6F-04746)
12 Mar 2026 First Minister’s Question Time
To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government is taking to promote vaccinations to combat measles, in light of reports of recent diagnoses in the NHS Grampian area. (S6F-04746)
11 Mar 2026 Business Motions
I understand what Mr Balfour is saying, but the reality is quite simply that there is no ideal time for some of us who have to travel further distances. That is difficult as it is, and rearranging things again and again is not easy, either…
11 Mar 2026 Business Motions (draft)
I understand what Mr Balfour is saying, but the reality is quite simply that there is no ideal time for some of us who have to travel further distances. That is difficult as it is, and rearranging things again and again is not easy, either…
11 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I feel that you have given an explanation for your reasoning with regard to stage 1 of the bill, and the committee convener has given her view on what happened at stage 2. The Government has said rig…
11 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I feel that you have given an explanation for your reasoning with regard to stage 1 of the bill, and the committee convener has given her view on what happened at stage 2. The Government has said rig…
5 Mar 2026 Draft Climate Change Plan (draft)
It is not up to the Scottish National Party, the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliament to give the go-ahead for Rosebank, Cambo or anywhere else; that is a matter for the UK Government. We have said that the impact on the environm…
5 Mar 2026 Draft Climate Change Plan (draft)
Not just now, thank you.That does not mean that we cannot reduce the climate impact of using that natural gas. I give members project Acorn. We need to invest in that, no matter what some of the sceptics in the Parliament say. It is enviro…
5 Mar 2026 Draft Climate Change Plan (draft)
The UK Government is responsible. One of the main difficulties, and one of the reasons why we have the highest electricity prices in Europe, is the flawed situation where we tie electricity costs to the price of international gas. It is ab…
5 Mar 2026 Draft Climate Change Plan (draft)
I welcome the draft climate change plan. However, what has not been said enough today is that, if we are to deliver the change that is required, we must have complete and utter co-operation from the UK Government, because that cannot be do…
Seat & career
- Aberdeen Central Constituency MSP · Dissolution 6 May 2021 – 8 Apr 2026
- Aberdeen Central Constituency MSP · Dissolution 5 May 2016 – 4 May 2021
- Aberdeen Central Constituency MSP · Dissolution 5 May 2011 – 23 Mar 2016
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.