Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2007 - 2016
Post-d: Bob.Doris.msp@parliament.scot
Website: bob-doris.scot
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Maryhill Burgh Halls
10-24 Gairbraid Avenue
Glasgow
G20 8YE
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Government
27 March 2008 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Government
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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.
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 2 December 2025
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "Cabinet secretary, I think that I am wrestling with the same thing that the Government has been wresting with in relation to whether to create a stand-alone offence or to reform the 2014 act…
Chamber meeting date: 24 November 2025
1.Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to women preparing for release from prison. (S6O-04940)"
Chamber meeting date: 24 November 2025
2.Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the outcome of its discussions with the UK Government regarding its Railways Bill. (S6O-05185)"
Chamber meeting date: 24 November 2025
1.Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to women preparing for release from prison. (S6O-04940)"
Chamber meeting date: 24 November 2025
1. Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what support is available to women preparing for release from prison. (S6O-04940)"
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Motion ref. S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20820.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20819.3
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Bob Doris has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-19438
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has paid to the agricultural sector in direct support payments over the course of the current parliamentary session."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the National Theatre of Scotland as it marks its 20th anniversary."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it and its partner agencies promote and raise awareness of the need for responsible outdoor access and dog walking to reduce any instances of livestock worrying and damage."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 20 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the recent fares freeze announcement, what measures are being taken by ScotRail to reduce fare evasion."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding its plans to deliver a franchising framework assessment to support the potential introduction of local franchising, as required under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on ScotRail fares for 2026."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the support provided through Discretionary Housing Payments for households in the private rented sector that rely on Local Housing Allowance to pay their rents but face a shortfall due to LHA rates."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 4 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the total cost of mitigating any impact in Scotland of UK Government policy decisions since 2007-08, also broken down by the amount spent in (a) each of the last five years and (b) since April 2025."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its response to the Heat in Buildings Bill consultation."
Asked by: Bob Doris, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 22 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what new action it will take to address the housing emergency in Scotland."