Alasdair Allan
Scottish National Party
MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Western Isles (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
About Alasdair Allan
Contact details
Contact online
Website: alasdairallan.scot
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Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01851 700357
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Contact at local office
20 Kenneth Street
Stornoway
HS1 2DR
Phone: 01851 700357
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Committees
Alasdair is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Alasdair is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Alasdair has 1 parliamentary and government role
Acting Minister for Climate Action
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
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Previous roles
Alasdair has had 18 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
01 February 2023 - 17 June 2024
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Member
29 June 2023 - 17 June 2024
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee
Member
17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
Rural Affairs Islands and Natural Environment Committee
Member
08 September 2021 - 31 March 2022
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Substitute Member
06 October 2020 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
06 February 2019 - 04 May 2021
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Member
06 September 2018 - 06 October 2020
Education and Skills Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 01 September 2020
Justice Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Social Security Committee
Member
18 May 2016 - 28 June 2018
Minister for International Development and Europe
Scottish Government
06 December 2011 - 18 May 2016
Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland's Languages
Scottish Government
25 May 2011 - 06 December 2011
Minister for Learning and Skills
Scottish Government
27 March 2008 - 22 March 2011
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Office of the First Minister
Scottish Government
14 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee
Substitute Member
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Education Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee
Member
02 September 2008 - 20 May 2010
Local Government and Communities Committee
Deputy Convener
13 June 2007 - 02 September 2008
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
Register of interests
Alasdair's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Alasdair Allan 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: 18 June 2024
Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "Amendment 13 would insert a new paragraph into section 27(3), adding new matter to that list: “circumstances in which a person who would otherwise be required to undertake particular, or a particular amount of, CPD activities does not have to do so”…
Chamber meeting date: 12 June 2024
Gaelic Language Skills
1. Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recently published data from Scotland’s census on the number of people with Gaelic language skills…
Chamber meeting date: 12 June 2024
Rural Depopulation
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "Will the member take an intervention?"
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 12 June 2024
Salmon Farming in Scotland
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "We have talked a bit about the transparency of the data that exists, and you have talked about some of your preferences around that. Are there any developments to update the Scotland’s Aquaculture website…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 5 June 2024
Salmon Farming in Scotland
Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP): "Thank you, convener. Can you hear me?"
Votes
How Alasdair Allan has voted in Parliament
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Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 50 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 24, 2024
Supported by: Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 116 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 8 for, 108 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 58 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 68 for, 0 against, 46 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Alasdair Allan in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Alasdair Allan has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 June 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recently published data from Scotland’s Census on the number of people with Gaelic language skills."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 June 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it can make to Loganair to ensure that constituents in Na h-Eileanan an Iar are not disadvantaged as a result of recent changes to flight timetables."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 May 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how the NHS supports the health of rural and islands communities through regular visits from consultants."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 May 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made on implementing the Border Target Operating Model."
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 30 April 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its approach alongside Bòrd na Gàidhlig to secure the long-term future of the Gaelic Officers Scheme."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 April 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what estimated works will be necessary at Lochmaddy pier, in light of the expected arrival of newer CalMac vessels."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 15 April 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when the next paper in the Building a New Scotland series will be published."
Answered by Jamie Hepburn on 29 February 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what factors are assessed when determining vessel deployment decisions for Western Isles ferry routes."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 March 2024
Asked by: Allan, Dr Alasdair, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what representations it can make on behalf of any small businesses in the Western Isles that are reportedly facing increases of thousands of pounds per week in delivery expenses as a result of a local haulage company being taken over by the multinational company, DFDS."
Answered by Jim Fairlie on 28 February 2024
See all of Alasdair Allan's questions submitted in Parliament