Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Aberdeenshire West (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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08 September 2021 - 22 September 2022
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17 June 2021 - 22 September 2022
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20 May 2022 - 20 September 2022
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21 May 2021 - 20 May 2022
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21 May 2021 - 20 May 2022
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28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
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28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
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28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
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08 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
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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.
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: 12 December 2024
1. Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests. To ask the Scottish Government what additional support it will provide to local authorities in relation to holding public inquiries into onshore wind farms. (S6O-04113)"
Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2024
1. Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what correspondence it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding its proposed reforms to electricity infrastructure consenting in Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 31 October 2024
6. Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government when the health secretary last met the Scottish Ambulance Service to discuss rural ambulance provision. (S6O-03874)"
Chamber meeting date: 31 October 2024
Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "I thank Audrey Nicoll for lodging this important motion for debate. I will address two invasive species—grey squirrels and giant hogweed—that can be found in Aberdeenshire West and that significantly impact our community…
Chamber meeting date: 31 October 2024
Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "I thank Audrey Nicoll for lodging this important motion for debate. I will address two invasive species—grey squirrels and giant hogweed—that can be found in Aberdeenshire West and that significantly impact our community…
Find out how Alexander Burnett has voted recently.
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don-Innes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Result 96 for, 0 against, 21 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 16, 2024
Supported by: John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Result 111 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 73 for, 28 against, 21 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Result 73 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Find out what motions Alexander Burnett has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration has been given to introducing a compensation scheme for individuals who have installed underfloor foam insulation under the ECO4 insulation scheme."
Answered by Alasdair Allan on 20 December 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many attacks by XL bully dogs have been recorded since 1 August 2024."
Answer expected on 16 January 2025
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been charged with not having an exemption certificate for XL bully dogs, following the change in legislation that came into force on 1 August 2024."
Answer expected on 16 January 2025
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-13815 by Humza Yousaf on 24 January 2023, whether Palforzia will be approved as a treatment for peanut allergies through the NHS."
Answer expected on 15 January 2025
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when the scheduling for the R100 scheme will be confirmed to provide specific forecast dates for properties."
Answered by Richard Lochhead on 18 December 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what powers Historic Environment Scotland has to ensure that consultations are sought prior to any emergency demolition of listed buildings, so that the minimum works needed are carried out to make a dangerous building safe."
Answered by Angus Robertson on 18 December 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-22849 by Angela Constance on 21 November 2023, whether the "review of the suite of Preparing Scotland guidance" was completed in spring 2024 as proposed, and when any new guidance on responding to emergencies will be published."
Answered by Angela Constance on 17 December 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government which third sector organisations it has given funding to since 2023-24, including the current financial year to date, broken down by organisations that received funding from (a) its third sector budget and (b) each portfolio area that has allocated funding to third sector organisations."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 17 December 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is ensuring that people in (a) rural and (b) remote areas have access to special care dentists."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 December 2024
Asked by: Burnett, Alexander, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve access to special care dental care for people with complex needs, including disabled people, older people and people with underlying health conditions."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 16 December 2024
See all of Alexander Burnett's questions submitted in Parliament