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Scottish National Party
MSP for Midlothian North (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh (Constituency)
05 May 2011 to 08 Apr 2026
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
19 November 2025 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
01 September 2021 to 08 April 2026
Chair
18 June 2024 to 20 January 2025
Member
06 March 2024 to 26 June 2024
Substitute Member
23 June 2021 to 17 June 2024
Deputy Convener
24 June 2021 to 01 September 2021
Member
17 June 2021 to 23 June 2021
Member
06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021
Member
29 September 2016 to 04 May 2021
Member
28 September 2016 to 04 May 2021
Chair
16 November 2017 to 06 September 2018
Member
13 September 2017 to 24 May 2018
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 to 16 November 2017
Member
08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016
Member
07 September 2016 to 28 September 2016
Member
18 September 2012 to 23 March 2016
Member
01 June 2011 to 23 March 2016
Member
29 June 2011 to 23 March 2016
Convener
04 September 2012 to 18 September 2012
Substitute Member
16 June 2011 to 29 June 2011
Member
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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 2026
Colin Beattie (Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body): "NW TestingVideo provides a powerful way to help you prove your point. When you click Online Video, you can paste in the embed code for the video you want to add. You can also type a keyword to search online for the video that best fits your document…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Colin Beattie (Midlothian North) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Sheriffhall roundabout project. (S7O-00002)"
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Colin Beattie (Midlothian North) (SNP): "I declare that my first loyalty is to the people of Scotland.I, Colin Beattie, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
3. Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether local authorities are fully utilising the powers available to them under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, such as bus service improvement partnerships, franchising and the ability to run their own services, to safeguard essential routes such as the 46 and 48 in Midlothian.…
Chamber meeting date: 19 March 2026
Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP): "I thank Kenny Gibson for securing this members’ business debate; however, I am saddened that it is still necessary…
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Motion reference: 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 reference: S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
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 reference: 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 reference: 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 reference: 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
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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: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 30 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what lessons it has learned from the response to the July 2026 Cairngorms wildfire."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of community cohesion and resilience, including the role that local galas play in promoting this."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what conversations it has had with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to expand the role of firefighters to support the Scottish Ambulance Service."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of the Sheriffhall Roundabout project."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 18 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether local authorities are fully utilising the powers available to them under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, such as Bus Service Improvement Partnerships, franchising and the ability to run their own services, to safeguard essential routes such as the 46 and 48 in Midlothian."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the pilot of the proposed “ask and act duty” related to the Housing (Scotland) Bill."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on Action 20 of the Housing to 2040 strategy to "streamline and accelerate the adaptations system"."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it had with non-medical aesthetic practitioners regarding training opportunities for the sector in advance of the introduction of the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what discussions it has had with the UK Government in relation to Crown immunity and the Scottish Prison Service."
Asked by: Colin Beattie, Midlothian North and Musselburgh, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it offers to community organisations that are seeking to take forward regeneration projects."
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