Member of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands

David Stewart MSP - Member of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands

MG.05 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP
3 Gordon Terrace Inverness IV2 3HD
01463 716299
http://www.davidstewartmsp.org.uk
David.Stewart.msp@parliament.scot

Dave Stewart has been the MSP for the Highlands and Islands Region since 2007. Previously, Dave was the Member of Parliament for Inverness East, Nairn, and Lochaber.

Dave is a member of the following Scottish Parliament Committees:

Health and Sport Committee (Member)
Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee (Substitute Member)

MG.05 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP
3 Gordon Terrace Inverness IV2 3HD
01463 716299
http://www.davidstewartmsp.org.uk
David.Stewart.msp@parliament.scot

Latest from Dave in Parliament

Scotland’s Recovery

Scottish Parliament debates

I, too, congratulate my friend Anas Sarwar on his recent election as Labour leader. I wish him well for the future. He will be part of Scotland’s recovery. I also welcome and congratulate...

Primary Care

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It has been a great honour to serve on the Health and Sport Committee for the past few years. I, too, thank all fellow members—I see that several of them are in the chamber—the...

Mental Health

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This has been an excellent debate, albeit too brief, with thoughtful and well-argued contributions from across the political divide. I, too, congratulate Alex Cole-Hamilton and the Liberal...

Land Ownership History (Impact of Slavery)

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I, too, welcome the debate, and I congratulate Alasdair Allan on bringing it before our virtual Parliament and on the quality and depth of his speech. The rich tapestry of the history of the...

Decision Time

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I am sorry. I had difficulties again in logging in, and I would have voted no.

Decision Time

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On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I had difficulties again, and I would—[ Inaudible. ]

Decision Time

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On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to connect to the digital platform. I would have voted no.

Universal Support for Self-Isolation

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This has been an excellent debate, with helpful and well-argued contributions from across the political divide. I, too, congratulate Mark Ruskell and the Scottish Green Party on their initiative...

Brexit

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I thank the cabinet secretary for his statement. Like the cabinet secretary, I am very concerned about the effects of Brexit on our seafood industry, which have been well outlined in...

Covid-19 Vaccine Passport

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The recovery phase of the pandemic will see a weakened global economy, with our domestic tourism industry in freefall. An internationally recognised digital passport could contain details of...

Covid-19 Vaccine Passport

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7. To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of introducing an internationally recognised, digital Covid-19 vaccine passport. (S5F-04776)

Decision Time

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I had some difficulties with voting, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes.

Covid-19 (Loneliness and Social Isolation)

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I, too, congratulate Rachael Hamilton on securing this important members’ business debate and on the quality and depth of her speech. Social isolation recognises no age, class or gender. As...

Brexit Transition Period (Update)

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I thank the cabinet secretary for his comprehensive answer. Does he share my regret that Scottish students stand to lose access to the European Union’s Erasmus exchange programme from next...

Brexit Transition Period (Update)

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3. To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period. (S5O-04859)

Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill

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I am pleased to open the debate for Labour on this important and significant bill. Labour will support the bill at decision time and I am convinced that parliamentarians across the political...

Valuing the Third Sector

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I am delighted to close for Labour in this excellent debate on valuing the third sector, which I congratulate the Equalities and Human Rights Committee on securing. The convener, Ruth Maguire,...

Supply and Demand for Medicines

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This has been an excellent debate with considered and thoughtful contributions from across the chamber. I had assumed in advance that it would be a warm and consensual discussion on the supply of...

Supply and Demand for Medicines

Scottish Parliament debates

I am pleased to open for Labour on this important committee debate on the supply of and demand for medicines. As a member of the Health and Sport Committee, I read all the evidence and was...

Youth Football

Scottish Parliament debates

I am delighted to open for Labour in this important debate. Like many members, such as James Kelly and Liam McArthur, I am a lifelong football fan. I have followed Inverness Caley Thistle since...