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Member of the Scottish Parliament
Maree Todd
Scottish National Party · Member for Highlands and Islands (region)
Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs
At a glance Maree Todd is a Scottish National Party regional Member of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands (region).
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Maree Todd did not vote in 101. 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.
Voting record
The most recent divisions Maree Todd voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
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 9 Jun 2026)
Gifts1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Heritable property1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Interest in shares1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Overseas visits1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Voluntary3
- I am a patron of the John O'Groats Trail. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
- I am Vice President of Friends of the Far North Line. (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
- I am a registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (registration number 2043995). (lodged 9 Jun 2026)
Questions
Maree Todd has tabled 62 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the First Minister what support the Scottish Government provides for veterans.
To ask the First Minister what support the Scottish Government provides for veterans.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the number of crisis grants awarded as a result of the roll…
To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the number of crisis grants awarded as a result of the roll-out of universal credit.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the Scottish Parliament’s c…
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the Scottish Parliament’s call to halt the rollout of universal credit.
Answer · Jeane Freeman · 25 Oct 2017
On 28 September I wrote, jointly with CoSLA, to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to highlight further substantive evidence of the abject failures in the Universal Credit system and demand a halt to the full service roll-out until the fundamental flaws can be fixed. David Gauke has not responded directly to our joint letter, and the UK Government has not engaged with us in any meaningful way, in response to our previous calls to halt the roll out.
The UK Government also continues to ignore the many calls from the Scottish Government, this Parliament, councils, charities and housing associations and, indeed the UK Parliament, which voted overwhelming last Wednesday to pause Universal Credit.
The announcements by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to refresh DWP guidance so advance payments of Universal Credit, loans, are offered upfront, and ending the Universal Credit helpline charges, does nothing to fix the many problems of Universal Credit including the 6 week delay in receiving a first payment.
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it will undertake with (a) Kishorn Port Limited and (b) the project deve…
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it will undertake with (a) Kishorn Port Limited and (b) the project developer in light of the reported delays to the development of the Kincardine Offshore Windfarm.
Answer · Paul Wheelhouse · 31 Oct 2017
The Scottish Government, and its Enterprise Agencies, are working closely with the project developer to ensure Kishorn Port Ltd, and the wider Scottish supply chain, still benefit, as had been anticipated, from the Kincardine Floating Offshore Wind Project as it moves toward the September 2018 commissioning date.
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Law Society of Scotland’s report, The UK withdrawal from the…
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Law Society of Scotland’s report, The UK withdrawal from the EU and the potential impact on health related matters, and the possible challenges that it identifies for Scotland regarding access to new medicines.
Answer · Shona Robison · 4 Oct 2017
The Scottish Government welcomes the Law Society of Scotland’s analysis paper which makes a number of important points and recommendations.
From a medicines perspective we share the view raised in the paper that a significant consequence of the potential loss of UK participation within the European Medicines Agency (EMA) could be delays to patients, both in Scotland and across the wider UK, being able to access the new medicines they need and we agree that this a major concern.
I have urged the UK Government to secure the UK’s continued place within the EMA as quickly as possible and we will continue to do all that we can to protect Scotland’s interests and play an active role in influencing the outcome of UK medicines regulation and safety.
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has with Inverness College UHI.
To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has with Inverness College UHI.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase the number of electric vehicle charging points on the road…
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase the number of electric vehicle charging points on the road network in Orkney.
Answer · Humza Yousaf · 4 Oct 2017
Since 2011, Scottish Government funding has enabled the Orkney Islands Council to install 14 electric vehicle charge points, including 4 rapid chargers as part of the ChargePlace Scotland network. Funding has been offered for this financial year and Transport Scotland officials are currently in discussions with Orkney Council counterparts to determine suitable locations.
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the reported increase in the number of visitors to Scotla…
To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the reported increase in the number of visitors to Scotland on cruise liners, and whether the existing infrastructure has the capacity to accommodate further increases.
Answer · Fiona Hyslop · 21 Sep 2017
Scotland continues to grow in popularity as a destination and CruiseScotland members expect to welcome 656,000 passengers from 810 ships during 2017. CruiseScotland estimated that ports and their hinterlands around mainland Scotland and the islands shared a market with an estimated value of almost £56 million in 2016.
Individual ports continue to review their facilities to meet demand from their various customers and invest to make improvements where possible as business grows. Lerwick has recently completed an upgrade to its Holmsgarth jetty and Orkney has upgraded Hatston pier to improve cruise capacity. Aberdeen harbour’s recently started expansion at Nigg Bay will provide additional infrastructure which could support cruise business, Peel Ports at Greenock are looking at extending the berth to improve capacity and Port of Cromarty Firth are also considering a new cruise berth to improve the facilities.
The Scottish Government also hosted the third Scottish Cruise Summit with representatives from the global cruise industry, UK Chamber of Shipping, Cruise Scotland and their members on 21 September 2017. This was in order to explore opportunities and challenges for continued investment and further growth in the Scottish cruise sector.
Motions lodged
| 1 Jun 2026 | Summer of Sport | 5 sig. |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Care Reform (Scotland) Bill | 2 sig. |
| 27 May 2025 | Addressing the Inadequate Provision for Neurodevelopmental Conditions | 2 sig. |
| 13 May 2025 | Review of Additional Support for Learning and Implementation of Mainstreaming | 3 sig. |
| 27 Jan 2025 | Community Care (Personal Care and Nursing Care) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 [draft] | 2 sig. |
| 29 Apr 2024 | National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (Independent Health Care) Modification Order 2024 [draft] | 2 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Maree Todd has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
18 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
As I said in my earlier answer, I have asked officials to engage with SOLACE on that issue to get a better understanding of local authorities’ provision of burial space for different faiths. The onus is on local authorities to work with th…
18 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
I suspect that Kate Nevens was going to ask me about a specific section of the 2016 act, and I will refer her query to officials. We can pick that up offline to ensure that she gets a good answer to her question, which she is right to rais…
18 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
The requirement of the 2016 act is that every local authority must provide burial space, but the 2016 act does not address burial space for any specific faith. Each local authority has to consider its obligations under the 2016 act, alongs…
18 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
The Scottish Government recognises the importance of ensuring that burial provision reflects the diverse religious and cultural needs of all communities. Under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016, local authorities are responsible…
17 Jun 2026 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism (Diagnosis) (draft)
Tapadh leibh, Oifigeir Riaghlaidh. I welcome the opportunity to respond to Helen McDade’s important motion, and I thank her for raising an issue that affects so many individuals, families and communities across Scotland.The Scottish Govern…
17 Jun 2026 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism (Diagnosis) (draft)
Tapadh leibh, Oifigeir Riaghlaidh. I welcome the opportunity to respond to Helen McDade’s important motion, and I thank her for raising an issue that affects so many individuals, families and communities across Scotland.The Scottish Govern…
17 Jun 2026 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism (Diagnosis) (draft)
I agree with Victor Currie that it is damaging for a person to wait for a long time without a diagnosis if all their support hangs on it. I agree, too, that a number of people on the waiting lists will not meet the diagnostic thresholds. H…
17 Jun 2026 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism (Diagnosis) (draft)
I agree with Victor Currie that it is damaging for a person to wait for a long time without a diagnosis if all their support hangs on it. I agree, too, that a number of people on the waiting lists will not meet the diagnostic thresholds. H…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
As I understand it, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, in response to increasing demand for neurodevelopmental diagnosis, has introduced a triaging system. That means that it recognises that some people are waiting longer than they were initia…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
As I understand it, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, in response to increasing demand for neurodevelopmental diagnosis, has introduced a triaging system. That means that it recognises that some people are waiting longer than they were initia…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has confirmed that it is prioritising diagnostic assessments based on patient safety and risk, due to significant increasing demand for neurodevelopmental diagnosis. That means that some patients are waiting l…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has confirmed that it is prioritising diagnostic assessments based on patient safety and risk, due to significant increasing demand for neurodevelopmental diagnosis. That means that some patients are waiting l…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Joe Long will understand that we are continuing to work with national health service boards, local authorities, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, the third sector and other delivery partners to improve access to neurodevelopmen…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Joe Long will understand that we are continuing to work with national health service boards, local authorities, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, the third sector and other delivery partners to improve access to neurodevelopmen…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
CAMHS is a specialist service for children and young people who have acute mental health needs, and referrals are based on clinical judgment. Although referrals are sometimes not accepted, that does not mean that support is not available. …
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
CAMHS is a specialist service for children and young people who have acute mental health needs, and referrals are based on clinical judgment. Although referrals are sometimes not accepted, that does not mean that support is not available. …
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I am more than happy to discuss that issue with Jackie Baillie and other interested representatives. Jackie Baillie will understand that I am new to my role. My understanding is that the initial recommendation was to move to five units, th…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
The first thing to say is that the vast majority of babies who need additional care after birth will continue to get that care in their local area. The intention with the new model of care is that mothers in suspected extreme pre-term labo…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I want to reassure families that we are making that change for the very best reason: to save babies’ lives. The evidence is clear that the outcomes for the smallest and sickest babies will be improved by the change. The outcomes for those …
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I recognise the issues that Donald MacKinnon describes, not least because I, too, represent the area that he represents and I come from a rural part of the Highlands.We are working hard to improve the identification of those patients who w…
Seat & career
- Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP 7 May 2026 – present
- Caithness, Sutherland and Ross Constituency MSP · Dissolution 6 May 2021 – 8 Apr 2026
- Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 5 May 2016 – 4 May 2021
Allowances
2025 (latest published)
Source: Scottish Parliament (published ~1 year in arrears)
Contact & offices
Constituency
31 High Street, Alness, Ross-Shire, IV17 0PT
Parliamentary
The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.