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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.
Here is the register for Beatrice Wishart. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2021.
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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: 26 June 2025
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "Sorry—I missed what you said, Presiding Officer. Did you say three or four minutes?"
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "Sorry—I missed what you said, Presiding Officer. Did you say three or four minutes?"
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "I think that Tim Eagle is about to come on to the point of principle that Finlay Carson raised earlier today…
Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2025
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "I have been made aware of a potential release of non-native game birds in Shetland. Islands are more sensitive to the establishment of non-native species, which can impact the environment and compete with native species…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 18 June 2025
Beatrice Wishart (Shetland Islands) (LD): "In relation to the SPS agreement, are there any specific products that might benefit more than others?"
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Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, 2025
Result 64 for, 1 against, 53 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 91 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 70 for, 0 against, 50 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged:6 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how many patients living in island communities have been diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome in the last five years."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged:6 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to any patients from island communities that have been diagnosed with postural tachycardia syndrome."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged:6 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the letter from the Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health to Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP on 14 April 2025, which states that a pathway for the diagnosis and management of postural tachycardia syndrome has been withdrawn pending a review, when it expects the review process to conclude."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged:16 May 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 30 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the Northern Isles Ferry Service between Aberdeen-Kirkwall-Lerwick, when a decision will be made on funding for the two proposed new "Freight Flex" vessels."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged:22 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 29 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether there will be a Marine Fund Scotland grant scheme this financial year, and when such a scheme might open."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged:9 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 24 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider greater community control over established wind turbines to ensure that they are turned off to avoid instances of any negative health impacts from issues such as shadow flicker and low frequency noise emissions."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged:10 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 23 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what distance from homes and public buildings is considered optimum to avoid low frequency noise disturbance, in light of reports that wind turbine sound emissions can have an impact on health."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged:9 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 23 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider reviewing its planning policy on wind turbines to encompass any health impacts of living, working or learning near to wind turbines, and the potential impact that the distance between buildings and turbines could have on health, including shadow flicker and low frequency noise."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged:9 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 23 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how its planning policy is developed to ensure that there is no negative impact on people's health as a result of wind turbines."
Asked by: Beatrice Wishart, Shetland Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged:10 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 22 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the squid fishery bycatch research that is being carried out by the Marine Directorate."
See all of Beatrice Wishart's questions submitted in Parliament