Liam Kerr
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Liam Kerr
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6973
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Cross-party groups
Liam 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 Aviation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Prevention and Healing of Adverse Childhood Experiences
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rail
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Liam does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Liam has 1 party role
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Liam has had 9 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
24 November 2016 - 20 August 2020
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Deputy Convener
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
03 September 2019 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 January 2017 - 29 June 2017
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Skills
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 18 January 2017
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 24 November 2016
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Public Audit Committee
Member
Register of interests
Liam'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 Liam Kerr. The date of their initial statement was 18 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I am a director and employee of Trinity Kerr Limited, (a provider of legal services, c/o Infinity Partnership, Aberdeen). From May 2016 until July 2016 I received a gross salary of between £1,001 and £2,000. From July 2016 I have received no salary from this company. [Amended interest 16 September 2017]
I expect to receive dividends from Trinity Kerr Limited of between £3,001 and £5,000 per annum. [Amended interest 16 September 2017]
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
I own a flat in Edinburgh. I estimate the value of the property to be between £150,001 and £200,000. The gross rental income from the property is between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
Interest in shares
I hold ordinary shares in Trinity Kerr Limited, a provider of legal services, representing 100% of the issued share capital.
Voluntary
I am a member of the National Trust for Scotland. [Registered 31 October 2016]
I am a supporter of the following charities: The Royal Yachting Association; The SOKO Fund, Lendwithcare.
I am a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
I am an ordinary member of the Caledonian Railway Association. [Registered 12 March 2019]
I am a member of the RNLI [Registered 16 September 2017]
I am registered with the Law Society of England and Wales.
I own a small number of shares in Aberdeen Community Energy, a community group which has installed a community hydro-electric turbine in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen. I do not consider these shares to be above the threshold for registration. [Registered 31 October 2016]
I am registered with the Law Society of Scotland.
I was a member of the Scottish Association of Landlords. [Registered 31 October 2016, Amended interest 10 March 2020, Ceased interest 2020]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Liam Kerr 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.
Chamber meeting date: 21 January 2021
Reduction in Criminal Trials (Support for Victims)
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "I am very grateful, Presiding Officer. In September last year, the First Minister announced that a victim surcharge fund would open by the end of 2020, but we now know that it will not pay out a penny until March 2021…
Chamber meeting date: 21 January 2021
Culpable Homicide (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak in the debate…
Chamber meeting date: 19 January 2021
Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "I thank the cabinet secretary and, especially, the relevant agencies for their engagement on the matter. In my three minutes, I will argue against the motion and ask Parliament to give legislative consent…
Chamber meeting date: 14 January 2021
Barnett Consequentials 2020-21 (Allocation)
2. Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government how much of the Barnett consequentials announced for 2020-21 it has formally allocated. (S5O-04906)"
Justice Committee meeting date: 12 January 2021
Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con): "Good morning, cabinet secretary. I wish to pick up on the lines of questioning from both John Finnie and the convener, sticking with the practicalities and the interrelationships between the DAPN and the DAPO…
Votes
How Liam Kerr has voted in Parliament
Find out how Liam Kerr has voted recently.
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 100 for, 1 against, 21 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 1 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 0 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Protecting Scotland’s Health and Care Workforce
Submitted by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 18, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 0 for, 1 against, 0 abstained, 0 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 118 for, 1 against, 2 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 96 for, 5 against, 18 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Liam Kerr in Parliament
Find out what motions Liam Kerr has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Liam Kerr 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: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that, because of financial issues, Police Scotland might have to reduce numbers by around 4,000 officers and/or move them to civilian roles, and whether it will consider increasing Police Scotland's funding to prevent this."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what financial support is being put in place for supply teachers during the current COVID-19 lockdown."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what relevant communications were listed in action 1b of the latest Victims' Taskforce workplan; how these were prioritised, and when it anticipates action 1b will be completed."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what work has been completed to date on developing questionnaires to capture information about the experiences of witnesses, including children, at court; whether it considers it currently satisfies the reporting requirement of section 14 of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 and, if not, when it anticipates being…
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government when the review of government funding to support organisations outlined in the latest Victims’ Taskforce workplan will be completed, and what the scope of the review is."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government by what date it expects further engagement to take place following the publication of the consultation, Improving Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Interventions for Victims of Domestic Abuse, as outlined in the next steps action 3e, in light of the latest Victims' Taskforce workplan referencing the date as "end 2019",…
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what additional support it is providing to households that are undertaking home learning during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Answered by: John Swinney on 19 January 2021
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the Transforming Parole proposals allow victims to speak at parole hearings, and what the reasons are for the position on this matter."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether only victims registered with the Victim Notification Scheme will be able to observe parole hearings under the Transforming Parole proposals."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Kerr, Liam, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, for what reason the 2019-20 Scottish Prison Service (SPS) annual report did not record information regarding addiction prevalence testing and, if this information is no longer recorded, (a) for what reason the SPS reached this decision and (b) how the SPS will monitor the scale of drug misuse in prisons."
Awaiting answer
See all of Liam Kerr's written questions submitted in Parliament