MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Reform UK
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Reform UK
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
27 Aug 2025 to 08 Apr 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region)
05 May 2016 to 27 Aug 2025
Reform UK
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
29 June 2023 to 08 April 2026
Member
06 November 2024 to 27 August 2025
Substitute Member
08 February 2024 to 06 November 2024
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 to 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2023 to 08 February 2024
Substitute Member
22 September 2022 to 29 June 2023
Member
08 September 2021 to 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 22 September 2022
Member
11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
27 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
16 December 2020 to 04 May 2021
Member
20 August 2020 to 27 August 2020
Member
25 February 2020 to 20 August 2020
Member
08 June 2016 to 20 August 2020
Member
18 February 2020 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
05 September 2017 to 25 February 2020
Convener
05 September 2017 to 25 February 2020
Member
28 June 2017 to 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
03 September 2019 to 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 to 03 September 2019
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 to 05 September 2017
Member
26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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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: 10 June 2026
Graham Simpson (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "Well, what an extraordinary contribution that was. Kate Campbell got one thing right—only one—when she said that the SNP had no right to win after 19 years in government. She got that right…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Graham Simpson (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "Scotland has consistently missed its woodland planting targets. The statement shows that, and the statistics show that we are still doing that. I welcome the cabinet secretary to her role…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Graham Simpson (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "The cabinet secretary has made a good point about speeding up the planning system; however, we have been talking about that for years. Does he have any specific proposals for achieving it?"
Chamber meeting date: 3 June 2026
Graham Simpson (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "The cabinet secretary may not have the answer to this question yet, because she is new to the job, but when can we expect to see an NHS app with functionality like the one that exists down in England? I have been asking for that for years…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Graham Simpson (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "I am sure that, like me, the minister has really enjoyed this debate about sport. However, I picked up on only two members who actually admitted to currently taking part in any sport: badminton ace Irshad Ahmed and top footballer Jack Middleton…
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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 for
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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Motion reference: S6M-19252.1
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 17 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding section 121 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019, how it is (a) monitoring compliance by NHS boards regarding their duty to work with community transport organisations to improve access to healthcare and (b) enforcing implementation by NHS boards."
Asked by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 22 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review the requirement for disabled National Entitlement Card holders whose condition is permanent, including people registered severely sight impaired, to renew their card periodically and re-submit evidence of eligibility, noting that cards issued to people aged 60 and over carry no expiry date."
Asked by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 22 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in the implementation of Section 20 (2A) of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, what guidance or regulation it has issued to licensing authorities on disability (a) equality and (b) awareness training for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers and what its position is on encouraging or requiring such training as…
Asked by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 22 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking, through guidance, engagement or training, to raise awareness among licensing authorities, taxi and private hire vehicle drivers and operators, and disabled passengers in Scotland, of the duties under sections 164A and 165A of the Equality Act 2010, as inserted by the Taxis and Private Hire…
Asked by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 22 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what monitoring it carries out of the number of collisions and injuries involving cyclists and pedestrians at or around floating bus stops and bus boarders, and whether such incidents are separately identified in road casualty statistics."
Asked by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 13 July 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration has been given to the development of a funding model that recognises the heritage and community value of listed places of worship in Scotland."
Asked by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 22 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 9 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what progress it has made regarding Delivery Plan for Sprint 1 for its Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland 2035 Vision."
Asked by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 22 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 9 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government which minister has responsibility for life sciences policy and delivery, and what its position is for not including life sciences as a specific ministerial responsibility, as had previously been the case."
Asked by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 22 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 9 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government (a) when the new cluster development organisation for Scottish life sciences, as set out in the Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland 2035 Vision, was, or will, be constituted, (b) what its role and remit are, and (c) what is, or will be, its governance and oversight structure."
Asked by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 22 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 30 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the role, remit, and governance and oversight structure for the NHS National Pharmaceutical Agency, which is listed as a responsibility of the Minister for Community Care, are or will be."
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