Scottish National Party
MSP for Renfrewshire South (Constituency) 2016 - present day
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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: 20 March 2025
The Minister for Employment and Investment (Tom Arthur): "The Scottish Government’s £125 million investment in the Aberdeen city region deal is supporting the long-term development of the regional economy…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2025
The Minister for Employment and Investment (Tom Arthur): "The Scottish Government fully recognises the crucial role of transport infrastructure in supporting sustainable economic growth and access to essential services. Our position on the A96 has not changed…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2025
The Minister for Employment and Investment (Tom Arthur): "The Scottish Government has committed £300 million to the Edinburgh and south-east Scotland city region deal…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2025
The Minister for Employment and Investment (Tom Arthur): "Ministers engage across the Government on a range of issues where sectors may be impacted by regulation…
Chamber meeting date: 5 March 2025
The Minister for Employment and Investment (Tom Arthur): "I recognise the investment from the UK Government. As regeneration minister, I welcome that and the city deals…
Find out how Tom Arthur has voted recently.
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 107 for, 8 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 53 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 17, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 58 for, 52 against, 6 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Result 52 for, 56 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Tom Arthur has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 14 May 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what legislative consent memorandums it anticipates lodging in the Parliament in relation to the legislative programme of the UK Government announced in The Queen’s Speech on 11 May 2021."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 14 May 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting mental health services in the Renfrewshire South constituency."
Answered by Clare Haughey on 24 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how its refreshed national digital strategy will enable Scotland's people and economy to flourish in an increasingly digital world."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 11 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the rateable value is at which businesses receive 100% small business bonus relief on non-domestic rates, and what information it has regarding how this compares with England and Wales."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 11 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to publish details of its view regarding the UK Government’s activity in relation to devolution following Brexit."
Answered by Michael Russell on 8 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding the amount paid in income tax paid by people earning the UK median wage in each of the last two years, and how this compares with the rest of the UK."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 8 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the average household water bill is, and what information it has regarding how this compares with England and Wales."
Answered by Roseanna Cunningham on 2 March 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce health inequalities."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 February 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting rail services in the Renfrewshire South constituency."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2021
Asked by: Arthur, Tom, Renfrewshire South, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that care home residents who are unable to go outside can still meet friends and family."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 December 2020