Peter Chapman
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Peter Chapman
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6150
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
80 Rosemount Place
Aberdeen
AB25 2XN
Phone: 01224 644 432
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Peter is a member of 2 committees
Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Peter is a member of 3 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fishing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Food
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Peter does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Peter has 2 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on International Development
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Peter has had 6 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Economy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Tourism
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Party Spokesperson on Rural Economy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
19 May 2016 - 16 May 2018
Party Spokesperson on Rural Economy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
19 May 2016 - 16 May 2018
Party Spokesperson on Telecommunications
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Peter'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 Peter Chapman. The date of their initial statement was 30 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I am a partner of Peter Chapman and Co. (of South Redbog, Strichen, Fraserburgh, AB43 6RP), a farming partnership. I receive remuneration in the form of utilities for my home, which are paid by the partnership to a value of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. I also receive interest payments on my stake in the partnership of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. I expect to spend 2 days per month in this role. [Amended interest 05 September 2016]
I am a director of Chapmans Chickens Ltd. (of South Redbog, Strichen, Fraserburgh, AB43 6RP), a poultry rearing company. Until 3 July 2016 I received £25,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in this role. I no longer receive remuneration or spend any time in this role. [Amended interest 05 September 2016, Amended interest 17 April 2018]
Until 9 August 2016 I was a director of Aberdeen and Northern Marts (of Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, AB51 5XZ), a livestock auction mart. I received the equivalent of £3,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in this role. [Amended interest 05 September 2016]
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 05 September 2017]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 05 September 2017]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 05 September 2017]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 05 September 2017]
Interest in shares
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 17 March 2020]
I own 50,000 £1 ordinary shares in Aberdeen and Northern Marts Group, an auction business involved in the auctioning of livestock and agricultural machinery, with a value of £50,000. [Registered interest 17 April 2018]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 05 September 2017]
Voluntary
I am a member of NFU Scotland.
I own 10 £1 shares in Chapman's Chickens, a poultry rearing company of Aberdeenshire. [Registered 05 September 2016]
Biography
Overview
For almost 50 years I have been a self-employed farmer in Aberdeenshire, and have built a successful business from a modest start. I became interested in politics through my membership of the Scottish National Farmers' Union, and was vice-president for the organisation for two years from 1998 to 1999.
I also served on the board of Scottish Natural Heritage for six years.
What motivated you to become an MSP?
I was an Aberdeenshire councillor for 5 years before being elected to Holyrood in 2016. I never imagined I would become an MSP, but I got involved in the Better Together campaign and took part in many debates. I debated with Nicola Sturgeon, Richard Lochead and Eilidh Whiteford, among others.
This focused my political interest and made me even more determined to do all I could to preserve the Union and fight against the SNP.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Peter Chapman 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.
Code of Practice for the Welfare of Laying Hens (Revocation) (Scotland) Notice 2020
Peter Chapman made 3 Contributions to this discussion
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee - 28 October 2020
Peter Chapman (North East Scotland) (Con): "I declare an interest in a farming partnership that I am involved with."
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Peter Chapman made 5 Contributions to this discussion
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee - 28 October 2020
Peter Chapman: "Good morning, Emma. You have proposed that additional inspecting bodies might be involved in enforcing the bill. Can you outline your reasoning behind the approach to the appointment of additional inspecting bodies…
Free Ports
Peter Chapman made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 08 October 2020
Peter Chapman (North East Scotland) (Con): "I read this morning with utter disbelief that Ivan McKee, the Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation, suggested yesterday in Parliament that he might reject the opportunity of setting up free ports in Scotland…
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Peter Chapman made 3 Contributions to this discussion
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee - 07 October 2020
Peter Chapman (North East Scotland) (Con): "Cabinet secretary, you mentioned the 300 jobs at Prestwick airport; unfortunately, we know that the privately owned aviation industry is shedding jobs at a rapid rate…
Financial Scrutiny (Impact of Covid-19)
Peter Chapman made 7 Contributions to this discussion
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee - 07 October 2020
Peter Chapman: "To continue with climate change issues, the committee heard from Professor Iain Docherty that, to meet its carbon-reduction goals, Scotland would have to reduce its vehicle fleet by a third. That represents 1 million vehicles…
Votes
How Peter Chapman has voted in Parliament
Find out how Peter Chapman has voted recently.
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 27 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Jeane Freeman, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Supported by: Joe FitzPatrick, Clare Haughey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 28, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 90 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
The Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 28, 2020
Supported by: Christina McKelvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Result 109 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Result 108 for, 6 against, 0 abstained, 15 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Peter Chapman in Parliament
Find out what motions Peter Chapman has submitted recently.
North East Business and Community Group’s Success at the Helping It Happen Awards
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Fraserburgh North School
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Aberdeenshire Rapid Relief Team
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Jack Gatacre and Antonio Vastano Kayak 700 Miles for Charity
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Recognition of the Charity Work of Martin Danziger, Modo and Encounter
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Written questions
Written questions Peter Chapman 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.
S5O-04638 - Unanswered
23 September 2020
Chapman, Peter: "To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the social security delivery timetable for all wave 2 benefits."
S5O-04556 - Unanswered
26 August 2020
Chapman, Peter: "To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to protect public spending in the north east."
S5O-04528 - Unanswered
19 August 2020
Chapman, Peter: "To ask the Scottish Government for what reason only one of 30 bars in Aberdeen has reportedly been asked to provide its contact tracing list since the implementation of the local lockdown."
S5O-04505 - Unanswered
12 August 2020
Chapman, Peter: "To ask the Scottish Government whether it supports the UK Government’s position in Brexit negotiations that the UK should be an independent coastal state so that Scotland’s vital fishing industry can be protected."
S5W-29568 - Answered
02 June 2020
Chapman, Peter: "To ask the Scottish Government what provisions have been made in relation to tackling diseases on farms in its agricultural policy framework to succeed the Common Agricultural Policy."
See all of Peter Chapman's written questions submitted in Parliament