Stephen Kerr
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
About Stephen Kerr
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5647
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Room 35-36, Airdrie Business Centre
1 Chapel Lane
Airdrie
ML6 6GX
Phone: 01236 439562
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Stephen is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Stephen is a member of 9 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 Cancer
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Credit Unions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Families Supporting Children’s Learning
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nordic Countries
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palliative Care
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Skills
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wood Panel Industry
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Stephen does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Stephen does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Stephen has had 10 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
29 June 2023 - 28 March 2024
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
22 September 2022 - 29 June 2023
Education Children and Young People Committee
Member
22 June 2022 - 29 June 2023
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
20 September 2022 - 28 June 2023
Party Spokesperson on Education
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 May 2021 - 22 September 2022
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
21 May 2021 - 20 September 2022
Chief Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 20 September 2022
FMQ Reserve
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
23 June 2021 - 25 May 2022
Education Children and Young People Committee
Convener
23 June 2021 - 25 May 2022
conveners group
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Education Children and Young People Committee
Member
Register of interests
Stephen'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 Stephen Kerr. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until February 28 2021, I was a self-employed paid Consultant for the Sign Language Interactions Limited, a company which delivers BSL interpreter services within the public, private and voluntary sector (of Claremont Office, 112 Cornwall Street, South Kinning Park, Glasgow G41 1AA). I received between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in the role. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed Consultant for Results Based Leadership Ltd, a management consultancy (of Wallace House, Maxwell Place, Stirling FK8 1JU). I received between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum for occasional work. I expect to receive between £10,001 and £20,000 for work I completed before I was elected. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed paid Consultant for the Invicta Public Affairs Limited, a company which engages with government on behalf of clients (of 9 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1QQ). I was involved with the marine energy sector and the wood panel industries. I received between £35,001 and £40,000 per annum for occasional work. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed paid Consultant for the British Cleaning Council, an association of UK’s cleaning, hygiene and waste management industries (of Pacioli House, 9 Brookfield, Duncan Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6WL). I received between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in the role. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed independent assessor for the Faculty of Professional and Social Sciences at Middlesex University, an organisation concerned with course assessments (of The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT). I received between £1,001 and £2,000 pr annum for occasional work. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed Consultant for the Association of Professional Sales, an association concerned with professional standards in the field of sales (of 19, Old Hall St, Liverpool, L3 9JQ). I received between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in the role. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions.
Gifts
No registrable interests.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
No registrable interests.
Interest in shares
I own common stock shares in Kimberley-Clark Corp, a brand supplier of consumer disposable products with a value of £42,000.
Voluntary
I am an unpaid adviser to the British Cleaning Council, an association of the UK’s cleaning, hygiene and waste management industries (of Pacioli House, 9 Brookfield, Duncan Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6WL).
I am a Director of Whistleblowers (Company number 09347927). I receive no remuneration for this role.
I am an unpaid adviser to the Institute of Sales Professionals, an association concerned with professional standards in the field of sales (of 19, Old Hall St, Liverpool, L3 9JQ).
I am a Trustee of Freedom Declared Foundation (Company number 10524561; charity number 1174966). I receive no remuneration for this role.
I am a Director of Conservative Friends of the Union Ltd. (Company number 13411041. I receive no remuneration for this role.
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Stirling and Alloa. [Registered 2 November 2021]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Stephen 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: 2 May 2024
New Energy Infrastructure in the North of Scotland
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "It is always a pleasure to follow Michael Marra, but I am sorry that I cannot agree with the premise of his argument on this occasion. His starting point is that the overhead line is the only possible solution and that is clearly not the case…
Chamber meeting date: 1 May 2024
International Workers Memorial Day 2024
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "It is a pleasure to follow Bill Kidd. I join him in paying tribute to those who serve in our Fire and Rescue Service as we approach international firefighters day, and I humbly acknowledge their service and sacrifice…
Chamber meeting date: 25 April 2024
Cass Review
4. Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to update its guidance to schools regarding gender affirmation for children in light of the recommendations in the final report of the Cass review. (S6O-03343)"
Chamber meeting date: 28 March 2024
Artificial Pitches (Infill)
3. Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government plans to take following the publication of the University of Stirling study highlighting the reported risk of crumb rubber infill on artificial pitches. (S6F-02979)"
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 28 March 2024
Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill: Stage 1
Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con): "Yes, it is just a quick question. You have made what seems like a very pragmatic suggestion about rolling reviews, but you also said that you suggested that to Scottish ministers and they clearly have not embraced it…
Votes
How Stephen Kerr has voted in Parliament
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WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Supported by: Paul McLennan, Emma Roddick, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 75 for, 0 against, 52 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 21 for, 95 against, 11 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 31 for, 74 against, 21 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motion of No Confidence
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Friday, April 26, 2024
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Claire Baker, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Alexander Burnett, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Rhoda Grant, Mark Griffin, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Rachael Hamilton, Daniel Johnson, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard, Douglas Lumsden, Michael Marra, Liam McArthur, Pauline McNeill, Carol Mochan, Edward Mountain, Paul O'Kane, Willie Rennie, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Martin Whitfield, Beatrice Wishart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 58 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 1 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 29, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Result 123 for, 1 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Stephen Kerr in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Stephen Kerr has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to update its guidance to schools regarding gender affirmation for children, in light of the recommendations in the final report of the Cass Review."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 April 2024
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 22 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when (a) the First Minister and (b) any other member of the Scottish Government (i) last met and (ii) will next meet with any representative of Scotland's defence industry."
Answered by Richard Lochhead on 17 April 2024
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2024
"To ask the First Minister what action the Scottish Government plans to take following the publication of the University of Stirling study highlighting the reported risk of crumb rubber infill on artificial pitches."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 March 2024
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 12 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the anticipated returns are of the £200,000 that it has reportedly spent on psychological testing for civil servants."
Answered by Shona Robison on 20 March 2024
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 4 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to allocate funding in its 2024-25 Budget to support stroke services, including the (a) delivery of the Stroke Improvement Plan, (b) further development of a national thrombectomy service and (c) development of stroke policy."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 18 March 2024
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what steps it will take to ensure that any protests and demonstrations that disrupt the ability of MSPs, staff and the public to access the Scottish Parliament are fully investigated, with any findings and lessons learnt available to MSPs."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 15 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the status of the Verity House Agreement."
Answered by Joe FitzPatrick on 13 March 2024
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of strokes are currently missed by the FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) test in hospital settings."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 March 2024
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what objectives it set for any funding that it provided to Inclusion Glasgow since 2019."
Answered by Maree Todd on 4 March 2024
Asked by: Kerr, Stephen, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what objectives it set for any funding that it has provided to the North East Edinburgh Counselling Service since 2019."
Answered by Maree Todd on 4 March 2024