Gordon Lindhurst
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2016 - present day
About Gordon Lindhurst
Contact details
Contact online
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5947
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Gordon is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Gordon is a member of 8 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fair Trade
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Volunteering
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Gordon has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Gordon has 3 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Business
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Fair Work
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Skills
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Gordon has had 13 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
20 August 2020 - 25 August 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
03 September 2019 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Infrastructure
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Business
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 - 25 February 2020
Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
14 June 2016 - 25 February 2020
Conveners Group
Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Convener
26 May 2016 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
14 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Convener
08 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Social Security Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
Register of interests
Gordon'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 Gordon Lindhurst. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I am a non-practising member of the Faculty of Advocates (Parliament House, Edinburgh EH1 1RF) and am also qualified as an English barrister. I anticipate gross fee income from any legal publishing, lecturing and outstanding payments of fees for work to be in the range of £0 - £5,000 in the 2020-21 tax year. I expect to spend no more than 1/2 day per month on these roles. [Amended interest 26 July 2017, Amended interest 28 August 2018, Amended interest 23 October 2018, Amended interest 10 March 2020]
Gifts
No registrable interests.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
I own a flat and garages in West Lothian with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000. The property yields a gross annual income of between £0 and £5,000. [Amended interest 28 August 2018]
I own a flat and garage in Edinburgh with a market value of between £400,000 and £500,000. The property yields a gross annual income of between £15,001 and £20,000.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 18 December 2019]
Interest in shares
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 30 November 2017]
Voluntary
No registrable interests
Recent Activity
What was said
What Gordon Lindhurst 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 Committee meeting date: 8 January 2021
Gordon Lindhurst: "My questions follow on from what has just been asked…
COVID-19 Committee meeting date: 8 January 2021
Decision on Taking Business in Private
Gordon Lindhurst (Lothian) (Con): "I have no interests to declare other than what is in my entry in the register of members’ interests. I have nothing to declare for today’s meeting."
Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 21 December 2020
Scottish Offshore Wind Sector Inquiry
The Convener (Gordon Lindhurst): "Good morning and welcome to the 40th meeting of the Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee in 2020. Apologies have been received from Richard Lyle and Colin Beattie…
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2020
Secondary School Grades Assessment (West Lothian)
Gordon Lindhurst (Lothian) (Con): "I have been contacted by and on behalf of secondary 6 pupils in West Lothian…
Chamber meeting date: 16 December 2020
Gordon Lindhurst (Lothian) (Con): "The cabinet secretary said in her statement: “Despite our efforts, BiFab is now in administration…
Votes
How Gordon Lindhurst 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 Gordon Lindhurst in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Gordon Lindhurst 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: Lindhurst, Gordon, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what provision it has made to ensure that both publicly- and privately-owned public transport continues to operate viably, in light of reduced passenger numbers and changing working patterns following COVID-19."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lindhurst, Gordon, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what further financial support it is considering making available to the arts, culture and tourism sectors as a result of COVID-19."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lindhurst, Gordon, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the imposition of more restrictive regulations in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, what discussions the minister for older people has had with the health secretary regarding allowing families contact with older relatives while in care."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lindhurst, Gordon, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has reviewed the uses to which the Spaces for People programme has been put since it was established, and whether this includes safety and cost-effectiveness."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lindhurst, Gordon, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 August 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it is offering to local authorities to respond to COVID-19 outbreaks among young people in school estates."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lindhurst, Gordon, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 June 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether a transport company it owns should pressure a witness to withdraw evidence given before a parliamentary committee."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lindhurst, Gordon, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 May 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on digitising the land register that is held by the Registers of Scotland."
Answered by: Ben Macpherson on 2 June 2020
Asked by: Lindhurst, Gordon, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 May 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it is making on developing a safe operating protocol that would allow the recommencement of the property transaction process, in light of the resumption of this in England."
Answered by: Kevin Stewart on 28 May 2020
Asked by: Lindhurst, Gordon, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 May 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to proposals to allow for the clearing of a backlog of home reports required to support housing transactions in progress."
Answered by: Kevin Stewart on 27 May 2020
Asked by: Lindhurst, Gordon, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 April 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of concerns regarding restrictions on freedom of movement and the policing of this, including for those visiting vulnerable people who may require support, care or assistance due to issues such as mental health, what account Police Scotland is taking of such issues, and what guidance it has given to Police…
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 30 April 2020
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