David Stewart
Scottish Labour
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2007 - present day
About David Stewart
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5766
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
3 Gordon Terrace
Inverness
IV2 3HD
Phone: 01463 716299
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Cross-party groups
David is a member of 10 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Aviation
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Diabetes
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Improving Scotland’s Health: 2021 and Beyond
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rail
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scotch Whisky
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on St Andrew’s Day
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tibet
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
David does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
David does not have any party roles
Previous roles
David has had 36 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
02 September 2019 - 28 April 2020
Party Spokesperson on Eradication of Poverty and Social Inequality
Scottish Labour
09 January 2018 - 11 March 2020
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Substitute Member
19 December 2017 - 02 September 2019
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 11 January 2018
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
28 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
19 May 2016 - 08 January 2018
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Appointed Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Climate Change
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Land Reform
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Environment
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Energy
Scottish Labour
06 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Climate Change
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Development
Scottish Labour
24 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Environment
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Member
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Rural Affairs Climate Change and Environment Committee
Substitute Member
25 June 2015 - 26 January 2016
Pentland Hills Regional Park Boundary Bill Committee
Deputy Convener
06 January 2015 - 24 August 2015
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Highlands and Islands
Scottish Labour
17 June 2015 - 24 June 2015
Pentland Hills Regional Park Boundary Bill Committee
Member
14 June 2011 - 08 January 2015
Public Petitions Committee
Convener
14 June 2011 - 08 January 2015
Conveners Group
Member
01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
Public Petitions Committee
Member
17 June 2009 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund
Trustee
16 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Chief Whip
Scottish Labour
02 October 2008 - 22 March 2011
Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee
Substitute Member
27 January 2010 - 20 January 2011
Forth Crossing Bill Committee
Member
13 April 2010 - 27 July 2010
William Simpsons Home Transfer of Property etc Scotland Bill Committee
Deputy Convener
18 March 2010 - 13 April 2010
William Simpsons Home Transfer of Property etc Scotland Bill Committee
Member
08 December 2009 - 09 April 2010
Ure Elder Fund Transfer and Dissolution Bill Committee
Convener
26 November 2009 - 08 December 2009
Ure Elder Fund Transfer and Dissolution Bill Committee
Member
03 December 2008 - 22 January 2009
Scottish Parliamentary Pensions Bill Committee
Deputy Convener
13 November 2008 - 03 December 2008
Scottish Parliamentary Pensions Bill Committee
Member
13 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee
Member
27 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
Rural Affairs and Environment Committee
Substitute Member
13 December 2007 - 16 September 2008
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Environment
Scottish Labour
13 December 2007 - 16 September 2008
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Development
Scottish Labour
Register of interests
David's register of interests
MSP's 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 David Stewart. The date of their initial statement was 18 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
I am in receipt of the services of an intern, who will be working in my office for 4 days a week, from October 2015 to July 2016. The post is unpaid, but the intern receives a bursary of £7,150 as a member of the educational Leadership Programme of the Christian charity CARE (Christian Action Research and Education), of 53 Romney Street, London, SW1P 3RF. The value of the material support provided to me by CARE is £7,150.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a board member of the Scottish Cot Death Trust. [Registered 9 January 2019]
I am a member of UNISON.
I am an unremunerated Director of Inverness Caledonian Thistle Trust.
Biography
Overview
Born in Inverness, where I live with my wife, Linda, I've been involved in politics for much of my life. I've been a councillor, an MP in the House of Commons, and since 2007, an MSP in the Scottish Parliament. I'm a former assistant director for the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations.
What motivated you to become an MSP?
As a young social worker, I saw the effects of poverty and deprivation firsthand. Issues like alcoholism and drug abuse were a big part of my day-to-day casework. Having always been interested in politics and thinking about the bigger picture, I wanted to do something to try and effect change.
When I moved to Edinburgh in the 1980s, I joined the Labour Party and became active from day one. I became a councillor when I moved to Dumfries, and so began a career where I've always been motivated to help society.
Recent Activity
What was said
What David 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.
Covid-19 (Lessons)
David Stewart made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 25 June 2020
David Stewart: "The cabinet secretary will not need the predictive powers of the Brahan seer to know that Scotland will face—Inaudible.—restructuring to cope better in the future with serious health disasters…
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
David Stewart made 5 Contributions to this discussion
Health and Sport Committee - 23 June 2020
David Stewart (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "Good morning. Why was it decided to restrict self-referral for forensic medical examination to people over the age of 16?"
Covid-19 Scrutiny (Resilience and Emergency Planning)
David Stewart made 3 Contributions to this discussion
Health and Sport Committee - 17 June 2020
David Stewart (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "I pass on my best wishes to Professor Leitch, who is becoming a well-kent face in the Scottish media, as is Mr Connaghan. The Royal College of General Practitioners concluded in its evidence to the committee that “The ..…
Highlands and Islands (Impact of Covid-19 on Tourism)
David Stewart made 2 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 11 June 2020
2. David Stewart (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of Covid-19 on tourism in the Highlands and Islands. (S5O-04389)"
Science Innovation (Ionisers)
David Stewart made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 10 June 2020
David Stewart (Highlands and Islands) (Lab): "The First Minister will be well aware that conquering Covid-19 requires scientific collaboration, initiative and innovation…
Written questions
Written questions David 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.
S5W-28079 - Answered
25 March 2020
Stewart, David: "To ask the Scottish Government whether it considers that there are adequate supplies of personal protection equipment on the islands, and what advice it is giving to those NHS boards with responsibility to pass on to staff regarding when such equipment should be worn."
S5W-30260 - Unanswered
26 June 2020
Stewart, David: "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of how uncertainty regarding the future of Wick John O'Groats Airport could impact on the Caithness and Sutherland area."
S5W-30262 - Unanswered
26 June 2020
Stewart, David: "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) Highlands and Islands Enterprise and (b) the UK Government regarding continuing to operate services between Wick John O'Groats and (i) Aberdeen and (ii) Edinburgh Airport."
S5W-30261 - Unanswered
26 June 2020
Stewart, David: "To ask the Scottish Government what (a) discussions, (b) consultations, (c) correspondence and (d) meetings it has had with stakeholders in the Caithness and Sutherland area regarding the nature of the services using Wick John O'Groats Airport."
S5W-30259 - Unanswered
26 June 2020
Stewart, David: "To ask the Scottish Government what the timescale would be for introducing a public service obligation for services between Wick John O'Groats and (a) Aberdeen and (b) Edinburgh Airport."
See all of David Stewart's written questions submitted in Parliament