Martin Whitfield, former MP, South Scotland MSP, South Scotland

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A selection of Martin Whitfield’s votes

Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 42 votes for, 3 votes against, 11 absences, between 2017–2019.
Voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2018–2019.

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Recent appearances

Scottish Parliament: Teacher Training (Employment-based Routes) 30 Nov 2023

Will the minister confirm that the Scottish Government is still committed to a graduate teaching profession?
Scottish Parliament: Public Service Provision (East Lothian) 30 Nov 2023

7. To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with East Lothian Council regarding the future of local public service provision in the area, including in relation to the Loch Centre in Tranent. (S6O-02828)
Scottish Parliament: Public Service Provision (East Lothian) 30 Nov 2023

The International Society for Physical Activity and Health’s sixth priority in its publication “Eight Investments That Work for Physical Activity” states: “Sport and recreation opportunities must target audiences where the need may be greatest or participation rates may be lower”. The Scottish Government agrees, and the Loch Centre in Tranent does exactly that. Does the minister...

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Profile

Labour MSP for South Scotland, Former Labour MP for East Lothian

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 2017 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 8 May 2021 — Election

Also represented East Lothian

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Department for Work and Pensions
Department for Business
Energy and Industrial Strategy
Treasury
Department for Transport
Home Office
Personal Independence Payment: Multiple Sclerosis
Royal Bank of Scotland: Asset Protection Agency
Social Security Benefits: Scotland
Universal Credit
North Sea Oil: Pipelines

Other offices held in the past

Member, High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill Select Committee (Commons) ( 5 Feb 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Agriculture Bill Committee (14 out of 14)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

1. Employment and earnings

Payments from ComRes, Four Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, for surveys:

2 November 2018, payment of £75 for a survey in September 2018. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 13 November 2018)

20 December 2018, payment of £75 for a survey in October 2018. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 21 December 2018)

15 March 2019, payment of £75 for a survey in December 2018. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

12 April 2019, payment of £75 for a survey in January 2019. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

21 May 2019, payment of £75 for a survey in February 2019. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

21 May 2019, payment of £75 for a survey in March 2019. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

12 August 2019, payment of £75 for a survey in April 2019. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

9 September 2019, payment of £75 for survey in May 2019. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 10 September 2019)

9 September 2019, payment of £75 for survey in June 2019. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 10 September 2019)

31 October 2019, payment of £75 for a survey in September 2019. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 31 October 2019)

Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT, for surveys:

7 December 2018, payment of £100 for a survey in October 2018. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 14 December 2018)

20 December 2018, payment of £200 for a survey in November 2018. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 21 December 2018)

15 March 2019, payment of £70 for a survey in December 2018. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

15 March 2019, payment of £30 for a survey in January 2019. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

18 March 2019, payment of £80 for a survey in February 2019. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

5 April 2019, payment of £50 for a survey in March 2019. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

16 May 2019, payment of £60 for a survey in April 2019. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

31 July 2019, payment of £80 for a survey in June 2019. Hours: approx. 30 mins. (Registered 12 August 2019)

28 August 2019, payment of £40 for a survey in July 2019. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 29 August 2019)

29 October 2019, payment of £60 for a survey in September 2019. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 30 October 2019)

17 June 2019, payment of £120 from Leftfield Associates (market research), 181 Union Street, London SE1 0LN, for a survey. Hours: 1 hr. Fee donated to charity. (Registered 24 June 2019)

28 August 2019, payment of £200 from Ipsos MORI, 3 Thomas More Square, London E1W 1YW, for a survey. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 29 August 2019)

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Name of donor: Musselburgh Racecourse
Address of donor: Musselburgh, East Lothian EH21 7RG

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: badge for the racecourse in 2018, with an estimated value of £400

Date received: 15 January 2018

Date accepted: 15 January 2018

Donor status: other

(Registered 02 February 2018)

Name of donor: Musselburgh Racecourse
Address of donor: Musselburgh, East Lothian EH21 7RG

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: two badges for the racecourse in 2019, with an estimated total value of £420

Date received: 1 January - 31 December 2019

Date accepted: 1 January 2019

Donor status: other

(Registered 22 February 2019)

8. Miscellaneous

Council Member of the General Teaching Council of Scotland. (Registered 05 July 2017)

Trustee of the Burke-Veitch Scholarship. (Registered 05 July 2017)

Trustee Treasurer of Friends of Cuthill Park. (Registered 05 July 2017)

Trustee of Garden Elf. (Registered 05 July 2017)

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