Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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06 November 2024 - 26 June 2025
Substitute Member
29 June 2023 - 10 October 2024
Member
08 February 2024 - 10 October 2024
Substitute Member
28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 September 2021 - 08 February 2024
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 14 July 2023
Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 - 04 May 2021
Member
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 25 February 2020
Member
26 May 2016 - 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 November 2016 - 29 June 2017
Substitute Member
28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
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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
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "I thank my colleague Douglas Ross for bringing the debate to the chamber. I listened to the interaction between Douglas Ross and Christine Grahame about terminology…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "I thank my colleague Douglas Ross for bringing the debate to the chamber. I listened to the interaction between Douglas Ross and Christine Grahame about terminology…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "I thank the minister for early sight of his statement. This is the first time that I have been able to officially welcome him to his new post. He takes it over at a really challenging time, as he has just alluded to…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I, too, would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2025
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am sorry, but I have a bad connection here. I would have voted no."
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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 against
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 abstained
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: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:13 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 27 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to the second supplementary to question S6O-04619 by Neil Gray on 7 May 2025, whether it will provide an update on the delivery of an electronic, single shared patient record system."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:22 May 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether legislation will be required to deliver an integrated social care and health record, as referenced in its Care in the Digital Age: Delivery Plan 2024-25."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:13 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it offers to local authorities and schools to help ensure that all pupils receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training during their time in education."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:13 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve data collection and reporting on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in schools, in collaboration with local authorities."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:15 May 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether investment for Crohn’s disease and colitis is included as a "similar condition" in the £4…
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:15 May 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 29 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the announcement within the Programme for Government 2025-26 of £4…
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:6 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 May 2025
"To ask the First Minister, in light of the publication of the Programme for Government, what action the Scottish Government is taking to ensure that prevention is more strongly integrated into the health system."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:2 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 30 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it plans to publish the independent analysis report of its consultation on restricting promotions of food and drink that is high in fat, salt and/or sugar, and what the next steps will be."
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:2 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of (a) the level of such sales and (b) their potential impact on (i) public health and (ii) its policy on minimum unit pricing, what its position is on whether the current data collected regarding cross-border online alcohol sales is sufficient, and what consideration it has given to the collection of more…
Asked by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:2 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 29 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with industry and business stakeholders to understand and address reported concerns regarding cross-border online alcohol sales, including how these might impact on its policy on minimum unit pricing."
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