Maureen Watt
Scottish National Party
MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2006 - 2011
About Maureen Watt
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
Phone: 01224 876 743
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
51 Victoria Road
Torry
Aberdeen
AB11 9LS
Phone: 01224 876 743
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Maureen is a member of 3 committees
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
Maureen is a member of 4 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Japan
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Oil and Gas
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tibet
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Maureen does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Maureen does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Maureen has had 14 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
06 September 2018 - 04 September 2019
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
18 May 2016 - 28 June 2018
Minister for Mental Health
Scottish Government
25 November 2014 - 18 May 2016
Minister for Public Health
Scottish Government
15 June 2011 - 25 November 2014
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Convener
03 April 2014 - 25 November 2014
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 25 November 2014
Conveners Group
Member
25 October 2012 - 15 May 2013
Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Member
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
25 February 2009 - 22 March 2011
Rural Affairs and Environment Committee
Convener
12 February 2009 - 25 February 2009
Rural Affairs and Environment Committee
Member
17 May 2007 - 11 February 2009
Minister for Schools and Skills
Scottish Government
20 April 2006 - 02 April 2007
Local Government and Transport Committee
Member
20 April 2006 - 02 April 2007
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Maureen's register of interests
MSP's must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Maureen Watt. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 21 to 23 March 2007 I visited Barcelona to attend the Esquerra anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. Esquerra (a political party which campaigns for the independence of Catalonia) paid for my flights (£127.48) and hotel accommodation (£172.77).
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am an honorary member of the British Veterinary Association, for which I receive no remuneration.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Maureen Watt has said in Parliament
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.
Covid-19 (Next Steps)
Maureen Watt made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 30 July 2020
Maureen Watt (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "I thank the First Minister for the clear and concise way in which she communicates the vital messaging on the pandemic…
Transport
Maureen Watt made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 16 July 2020
Maureen Watt (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "As the cabinet secretary is aware, the announced relaxation in the 2m physical distancing rule for public transport was accompanied by a non-exhaustive list of possible mitigations. How are such mitigations working in practice…
Further and Higher Education
Maureen Watt made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 09 July 2020
Maureen Watt (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "A strong and flourishing higher and further education sector is vital for not only those studying at the institutions but our wider economic recovery from the pandemic…
Agriculture, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Food and Drink (Impact of Covid-19)
Maureen Watt made 5 Contributions to this discussion
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee - 24 June 2020
The Deputy Convener (Maureen Watt): "It sounds as though we have lost the convener for the moment. Does anybody else want to answer Emma Harper’s questions?"
Approach to the Committee’s Inquiry
Maureen Watt made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints - 22 June 2020
Maureen Watt (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "A lot of what I would have said has been said. There is now a great degree of urgency in what we do. There is obviously a lot of interest in the committee’s work, and we must work with the utmost integrity at all times…
Written questions
Written questions Maureen Watt has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
S5O-04435 - Unanswered
10 June 2020
Watt, Maureen: "To ask the Scottish Government what additional guidance and resources it is providing to local authorities to support the implementation of blended schooling."
S5O-04367 - Unanswered
27 May 2020
Watt, Maureen: "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had regarding the easing of lockdown measures for older people, particularly those who are shielding."
S5W-28946 - Answered
07 May 2020
Watt, Maureen: "To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish further details on Scotland’s approach to reviewing the COVID-19 restrictions currently in place."
S5W-28647 - Answered
22 April 2020
Watt, Maureen: "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the procurement of the Northern Isles Ferry Services contract."
S5W-27316 - Answered
05 February 2020
Watt, Maureen: "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the procurement of the Northern Isles ferry contract."
See all of Maureen Watt's written questions submitted in Parliament