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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Bob Doris

Scottish National Party

MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn (Constituency) 2016 - present day

Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2007 - 2016

About Bob Doris

Contact details

Contact online

Website: bob-doris.scot

X (previously known as Twitter): @BobDorisSNP

Facebook: Bob's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0141 946 7700
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Maryhill Burgh Halls
10-24 Gairbraid Avenue
Glasgow
G20 8YE

Phone: 0141 946 7700
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Bob is a member of 3 committees

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Deputy Convener

Cross-party groups

Bob is a member of 7 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Health Inequalities

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Migration

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palliative Care

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poverty

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Shared Parenting

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Bob does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Bob does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Bob has had 31 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

29 June 2023 - 07 September 2023

Social Justice and Social Security Committee

Member

22 June 2021 - 29 June 2023

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Deputy Convener

17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023

Education Children and Young People Committee

Member

18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023

Net Zero Energy and Transport Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

13 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

Social Security Committee

Convener

07 September 2016 - 04 May 2021

Health and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

13 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

conveners group

Member

06 September 2018 - 13 September 2018

Social Security Committee

Member

15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018

Local Government and Communities Committee

Convener

15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018

conveners group

Member

08 June 2016 - 15 June 2016

Local Government and Communities Committee

Member

09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport

Scottish Government

01 March 2016 - 23 March 2016

Health and Sport Committee

Deputy Convener

08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

Finance Committee

Substitute Member

25 February 2016 - 01 March 2016

Health and Sport Committee

Member

15 June 2011 - 21 January 2016

Health and Sport Committee

Deputy Convener

05 June 2014 - 27 November 2014

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

03 April 2014 - 05 June 2014

Economy Energy and Tourism Committee

Substitute Member

10 January 2013 - 08 May 2014

Public Audit Committee

Member

25 October 2012 - 10 January 2013

Equal Opportunities Committee

Substitute Member

04 September 2012 - 10 January 2013

Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee

Substitute Member

01 June 2011 - 27 June 2012

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011

Health and Sport Committee

Member

27 March 2008 - 22 March 2011

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning

Scottish Government

26 May 2010 - 22 March 2011

Local Government and Communities Committee

Deputy Convener

16 November 2010 - 22 March 2011

Subordinate Legislation Committee

Deputy Convener

13 November 2008 - 16 November 2010

Subordinate Legislation Committee

Member

13 June 2007 - 26 May 2010

Local Government and Communities Committee

Member

26 June 2008 - 12 November 2008

Public Petitions Committee

Substitute Member

14 June 2007 - 28 September 2007

Standards and Public Appointments Committee

Substitute Member

Register of interests

Bob'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.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Bob Doris 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: 19 February 2025

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Screening

3. Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on using the blood spot test given to newborn babies to screen for spinal muscular atrophy to support early diagnosis and effective treatment of babies born with the condition. (S6O-04324)"

Chamber meeting date: 19 February 2025

Rural Crime and Equipment Theft

Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "I was surprised to hear that there is no clear, identifiable traceability for tractors, for example. I had not realised that. Should that be implemented in the UK as a matter of course, via either the UK Government or local authorities…

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 18 February 2025

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "I do, convener—I am inspired by your line of questioning…

Chamber meeting date: 6 February 2025

Post-school Education and Skills Funding Body Landscape

Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "As we have heard, there will be a shift from three post-school education and skills funding bodies down to two. Some might ask why the Scottish Government did not take the opportunity to reduce that to a single funding body…

Chamber meeting date: 6 February 2025

Great British Energy Bill

Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "Does my fellow committee member Douglas Lumsden intend to speak to the terms of the LCM at any point, rather than engaging in a party-political rant?"

Votes

How Bob Doris has voted in Parliament

Find out how Bob Doris has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-16526

Great British Energy Bill - UK Legislation

Submitted by: Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025

Result 84 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-16532.2

Independent Review of Sentencing and Penal Policy

Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025

Result 16 for, 97 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-16532

Independent Review of Sentencing and Penal Policy

Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025

Result 70 for, 42 against, 1 abstained, 16 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-16532.1

Independent Review of Sentencing and Penal Policy

Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025

Result 28 for, 69 against, 14 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-16531

Scottish Rate Resolution

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 20, 2025

Result 86 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motions

Questions

Questions Bob Doris has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question ref. S6O-04368

Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how many new-build social and mid-market rental properties have been delivered in the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency in the last 10 years."

Taken in the Chamber on 27 February 2025

Question ref. S6O-04324

Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 February 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on using the blood spot test given to newborn babies to screen for spinal muscular atrophy to support early diagnosis and effective treatment of babies born with the condition."

Taken in the Chamber on 19 February 2025

Question ref. S6O-04292

Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 January 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider reviewing the planning guidance provided to local authorities relating to issuing a call for ideas/sites when undertaking their statutory requirement to prepare a 10-year local development plan."

Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2025

Question ref. S6O-04280

Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 January 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how schools promote an understanding of, and respect for, religious diversity."

Taken in the Chamber on 30 January 2025

Question ref. S6O-04189

Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 January 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to encourage and maximise levels of global capital investment in Scotland, to benefit the economy and communities."

Taken in the Chamber on 15 January 2025

Question ref. S6W-32414

Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will include chronic kidney disease in the list of the long-term conditions to be supported by increased funding in the draft Scottish Budget 2025-26."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024

Question ref. S6O-04165

Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with the chief constable of Police Scotland, and what issues were discussed."

Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2025

Question ref. S6W-32441

Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 December 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish its final circular economy and waste route map."

Answered by Gillian Martin on 18 December 2024

Question ref. S6W-32198

Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its consultation, Review of Regional Strategic Bodies within the Glasgow and Lanarkshire college regions."

Answered by Graeme Dey on 12 December 2024

Question ref. S6O-04094

Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 December 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports skilled manufacturing businesses to expand and thrive."

Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2024

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