Miles Briggs
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Lothian (Region) 2016 - present day
About Miles Briggs
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: Miles.Briggs.msp@parliament.scot
X (previously known as Twitter): @Miles4Lothian
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5944
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Miles is a member of 2 committees
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Miles is a member of 23 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Bangladesh
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cancer
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Care Leavers
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Carers
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Health Inequalities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Housing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Life Sciences
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palliative Care
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poverty
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Horseracing and Bloodstock Industries
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Taiwan
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ukraine
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Visual Impairment
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Volunteering
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Miles does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Miles has 3 party roles
Party Spokesperson on Equalities
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Housing
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Social Security
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Miles has had 13 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Social Justice and Social Security Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Party Spokesperson on Social Justice
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Chief Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Health and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
14 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
parliamentary bureau
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 20 August 2020
Health and Sport Committee
Member
28 June 2017 - 11 August 2020
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 11 August 2020
Party Spokesperson on Sport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Education and Skills Committee
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Register of interests
Miles'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 Miles Briggs 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.
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 25 June 2024
Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Miles Briggs (Lothian) (Con): "Good morning and thanks for joining us today. I have a couple of specific questions…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 25 June 2024
Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Amendment Order 2024 [Draft]
Miles Briggs: "Good morning. Many of us are disappointed with what we have been presented with at this stage and think that the tweaks that the committee is looking at are not effective enough…
Chamber meeting date: 20 June 2024
Hostel Safety
Miles Briggs (Lothian) (Con): "I agree with Ash Regan. The Government needs to understand the facts of what people are experiencing. The minister mentioned a figure of 9 per cent, but in Edinburgh it is much higher…
Chamber meeting date: 20 June 2024
Housing Emergency
Miles Briggs (Lothian) (Con): "I, too, thank the minister for an advance copy of his statement. A month ago, the Scottish Government declared a housing emergency, but what we have heard today does not sound or feel like a response to an emergency…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 18 June 2024
Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Miles Briggs (Lothian) (Con): "Good morning and thank you for joining us here in the room and online…
Votes
How Miles Briggs has voted in Parliament
Find out how Miles Briggs has voted recently.
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 for
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 for
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 abstained
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Miles Briggs in Parliament
Find out what motions Miles Briggs has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Miles Briggs has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Briggs, Miles, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on how many abandoned vehicles have been reported to local authorities in each year since 1999."
Answered by Angela Constance on 27 June 2024
Asked by: Briggs, Miles, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review pathways for patients to help improve earlier diagnosis of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)."
Answered by Maree Todd on 27 June 2024
Asked by: Briggs, Miles, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote the Carer Positive scheme to employers across Scotland."
Answered by Maree Todd on 27 June 2024
Asked by: Briggs, Miles, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the number of people diagnosed at a late stage with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)."
Answered by Maree Todd on 27 June 2024
Asked by: Briggs, Miles, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many short-term lets it estimates have stopped operating since the introduction of the short-term let licensing scheme, broken down by local authority."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 26 June 2024
Asked by: Briggs, Miles, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with local authorities regarding the procedure for dealing with objections to proposals for redetermination orders, in light of reported concerns regarding the requirement for local authorities to refer a matter to the Scottish Ministers for confirmation of proposals where there is an…
Answer expected on 23 July 2024
Asked by: Briggs, Miles, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to improve access to clinical trials for young people with cancer."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 25 June 2024
Asked by: Briggs, Miles, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken through the cancer strategy for children and young people to ensure that all children and young people are enrolled on a clinical trial where possible."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 25 June 2024
Asked by: Briggs, Miles, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any plans to make provision for housing associations, and other organisations, to be legally compelled to attend meetings or committees that have been called by (a) it and (b) local authorities regarding the current or historic use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), and whether any such…
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 24 June 2024
Asked by: Briggs, Miles, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on how many audiology health professionals in Scotland are registered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS)."
Answer expected on 18 July 2024