Scottish Labour
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2007 - present day
Post-d: Claire.Baker.msp@parliament.scot
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Ore Valley Business Centre
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Fife
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Substitute Member
Appointed Member
Scottish Labour
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
23 June 2021 - 06 November 2024
Convener
23 June 2021 - 06 November 2024
Member
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 28 December 2022
Scottish Labour
20 September 2018 - 14 September 2021
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Member
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
19 December 2017 - 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
11 January 2018 - 06 September 2018
Deputy Convener
09 January 2018 - 11 January 2018
Member
28 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Substitute Member
28 November 2017 - 09 January 2018
Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
19 August 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
16 December 2014 - 19 August 2015
Scottish Labour
19 September 2012 - 08 January 2015
Substitute Member
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
19 December 2011 - 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
23 June 2011 - 19 September 2012
Substitute Member
14 June 2011 - 21 December 2011
Deputy Convener
20 May 2011 - 19 December 2011
Scottish Labour
01 June 2011 - 14 June 2011
Member
01 April 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
02 October 2008 - 22 March 2011
Member
15 September 2010 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
02 October 2008 - 15 September 2010
Substitute Member
01 May 2008 - 01 October 2008
Substitute Member
13 June 2007 - 01 October 2008
Member
20 September 2007 - 01 May 2008
Member
27 June 2007 - 01 May 2008
Substitute Member
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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: 6 February 2025
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "One aspect of increasing bus patronage is ensuring that buses and bus stations are places where people, including the staff, feel safe…
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2025
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "I thank Mark Ruskell for bringing the debate to the chamber, and I join other members in welcoming campaigners who have joined us in the public gallery…
Chamber meeting date: 30 January 2025
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "The First Minister will be aware of reports regarding the sudden death of Demi Hannaway in May 2021…
Chamber meeting date: 28 January 2025
Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "Presiding Officer, please accept my apologies for the delay in taking my place this afternoon. I thank the cabinet secretary for advance sight of the statement…
Chamber meeting date: 16 January 2025
6. Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab): "To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is responding to reports that 182 sexual assaults, including rapes, have taken place in hospitals in the last five years. (S6F-03721)"
Find out how Claire Baker has voted recently.
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
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 for
Vote Defeated
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 against
Vote Passed
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 abstained
Vote Defeated
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
Find out what motions Claire Baker has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will reach a decision regarding extending the terms of reference for the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 February 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 5 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-32276 by Siobhian Brown on 19 December 2024, whether the Independent Working Group on Antisocial Behaviour reported to ministers "by the end of 2024", as set out in its answer, and by what date (a) the report and (b) its response to it will be published."
Answer expected on 5 March 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 5 February 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-31709 by Kate Forbes on 4 December 2024, whether it will provide an update on when it will reach a decision regarding extending the terms of reference for the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh."
Answer expected on 5 March 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 8 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates the ongoing review of the business case for the redevelopment of Ardrossan harbour will conclude."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 8 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the National Transport Strategy Fourth Delivery Plan, whether it will list the ferry task forces that it is supporting to prepare robust business cases ahead of the commencement of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service 3 (CHFS3) contract on 1 October 2025."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 8 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to bring forward proposals for reforming governance arrangements for public ferry contracts before 30 September 2025."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 16 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 8 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the 2025 objectives are for reform of the tripartite governance arrangement between Transport Scotland, Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) and David MacBrayne Ltd."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 16 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 13 January 2025
"To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government is responding to reports that 182 sexual assaults, including rapes, have taken place in hospitals in the last five years."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when CalMac will begin the crew familiarisation process on the MV (a) Isle of Islay and (b)Loch Indaal."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 8 January 2025
Asked by: Baker, Claire, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 12 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken across the rail network in Scotland to improve access to good quality toilet facilities for (a) drivers, (b) train crew, (c) track workers and (d) other staff."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 8 January 2025