Alexander Stewart
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day
About Alexander Stewart
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6135
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Alexander is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Alexander is a member of 7 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Heart Disease and Stroke
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on International Development
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rail
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Alexander does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Alexander has 3 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Housing
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Planning
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Alexander has had 11 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 25 February 2020
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 03 September 2019
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 17 May 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
09 March 2017 - 29 June 2017
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Register of interests
Alexander's register of interests
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Alexander Stewart. The date of their initial statement was 19 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until 4 May 2017, when I stood down, I was a local authority councillor for Perth and Kinross Council (of 2 High Street, Perth). I worked 40 hours per week and received remuneration of between £20,001 and £25,000 per annum. This included £7,000 per annum for my role as convener of the Scrutiny Committee. From 1 July 2016 I no longer took any monies from the Council by way of salary and began working part time at that stage. Until I stood down I still took expenses relating to council duties including to cover: telecommunications and some travel. [Amended interest 12 September 2017]
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 9 to 13 October 2016 I visited Taiwan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). The trip was arranged by the Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) (of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). I met a number of Government departments, as well as trade and cultural organisations. The total cost of the flight, hotel and ancillary expenses was £6000. These costs were met by the Taiwanese Government. [Registered 24 October 2016]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 24 November 2017]
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am an Honorary Ambassador of the Ancre Somme Association, Scotland. [Registered 27 March 2018]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 27 March 2019]
I am a Captain of the 4th Division, High Constables, City of Perth. [Registered 27 March 2018]
I am the Battalion President of the Stirling and District Battalion of The Boys’ Brigade. [Registered 20 September 2016]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 10 June 2019]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 12 September 2018]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Alexander Stewart has said in Parliament
These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Local Government and Communities Committee meeting date: 13 January 2021
Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (Parts 3 and 5) (Post-Legislative Scrutiny)
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Good morning, cabinet secretary. You have spoken about the groups that have met, the task force that has been introduced, and the action groups, which are very welcome…
Chamber meeting date: 23 December 2020
Coronary Heart Disease (Mortality-rate Reduction)
Alexander Stewart: "In the current heart disease improvement plan, the Scottish Government quotes the fall in mortality rates, which I very much welcome…
Chamber meeting date: 16 December 2020
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "In her statement, the cabinet secretary said that the green new deal and the green recovery are “our coherent and strategic approach to Scotland’s transition to net zero emissions by 2045.” When will Scotland become the Saudi Arabia of renewables?"
Chamber meeting date: 16 December 2020
Interlinked Fire and Smoke Alarm Systems
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I am grateful for the opportunity to take part in the debate. I thank Sarah Boyack and congratulate her on bringing it to the chamber. We, on the Conservative side of the chamber, fully support the measures that are being put in place…
Local Government and Communities Committee meeting date: 16 December 2020
Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I welcome the minister’s acknowledgment that the Scottish Government dropped the baton on the issue. In the past, whenever the committee made representations on it, it was assured that there would be a strong awareness-raising campaign…
Votes
How Alexander Stewart has voted in Parliament
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Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union
Submitted by: Ruth Davidson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Result 30 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union
Submitted by: Nicola Sturgeon, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Supported by: Michael Russell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Result 92 for, 30 against, 1 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union
Submitted by: Richard Leonard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Supported by: Anas Sarwar
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Result 94 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 21, 2020
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Michael Russell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Result 117 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Result 33 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Alexander Stewart in Parliament
Find out what motions Alexander Stewart has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Alexander Stewart has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce coronary heart disease mortality rates across all NHS boards."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance and advice is available for GP practices to enable them to offer face-to-face appointments in a safe way during the current COVID-19 restrictions."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how many tenants facing financial difficulty because of COVID-19 have received support through the Tenant Hardship Loan Fund."
Answered by: Kevin Stewart on 11 December 2020
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what criteria are followed when considering whether to grant the (a) building of new and (b) recommissioning of former intensive poultry units, including how the proposed facilities will be able to control potential (i) diseases, including avian flu and (ii) environmental risks, particularly near residential and/or…
Answered by: Kevin Stewart on 9 December 2020
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to promote collaborative work between landlords and tenants who are facing difficulties paying their rent."
Answered by: Kevin Stewart on 9 December 2020
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with local government regarding flytipping during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5O-04713 by Kevin Stewart on 4 November 2020 (Official Report, c…
Answered by: Kevin Stewart on 11 November 2020
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 October 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to prevent residential outdoor learning centres from closure, and how much it is allocating in Barnett consequentials towards this."
Answered by: Richard Lochhead on 9 November 2020
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 4 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the impact on Scotland of the UK Government’s investment in measures to tackle climate change."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Stewart, Alexander, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 7 October 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how many flu vaccinations there are in stocks to cover the NHS (a) Forth Valley, (b) Fife and (c) Tayside area, and whether these stocks are sufficient to provide a flu vaccination to everyone living in these areas who meets the necessary criteria."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 4 November 2020
See all of Alexander Stewart's written questions submitted in Parliament