Dean Lockhart
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day
About Dean Lockhart
Contact details
Contact online
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5993
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
Canmore House
31 Canmore Street
Dunfermline
KY12 7NU
Phone: 01383 720 530
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Committees
Dean is a member of 3 committees
Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Dean is a member of 4 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on China
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Japan
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Enterprise
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Dean does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Dean has 2 party roles
Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Dean has had 12 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 20 August 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Member
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Party Spokesperson on Enterprise
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Party Spokesperson on Infrastructure
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Substitute Member
19 May 2016 - 18 February 2020
Party Spokesperson on Economy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
19 May 2016 - 18 February 2020
Party Spokesperson on Employment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 - 06 September 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Social Security Committee
Substitute Member
03 November 2016 - 18 January 2017
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
Register of interests
Dean's register of interests
MSPs 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 Dean Lockhart. The date of the initial statement was 09 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I was a partner of Linklaters, Singapore (of 1 George St, Singapore 049145), a law firm, until April 2016. I ceased to be a partner of Linklaters, Singapore as of 30 April 2016 and I do not plan to undertake this role or any other outside role while serving as an MSP. [Amended interest 13 November 2019]
Gifts
On Saturday 11 November 2017 I attended a rugby match at BT Murrayfield, as a guest of BT Group Plc (a telecommunications company of BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AJ). The value of the gift amounted to £375 for both the ticket and hospitality. [Registered 20 December 2017]
On Saturday 11 November 2017 I attended a rugby match at BT Murrayfield, as a guest of BT Group Plc (a telecommunications company of BT Centre, 81 Newgate Street, London, EC1A 7AJ). The value of the gift amounted to £375 for both the ticket and hospitality. [Registered 20 December 2017]
Overseas visits
From 31 July to 5 August 2016 I was part of a fact finding political delegation to Israel and the West Bank for Scottish Conservative MSPs. The costs of the visit amounted to £2,000 and were met by Conservative Friends of Israel (of CFI Ltd, PO Box 72288, London, SW1P 9LB) [Registered 11 August 2016]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interest
Heritable property
I owned a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £500,001 and £600,000. The property yielded a gross annual income of between £5,001 and £10,000. I no longer own the property.
I own a cottage in South Lanarkshire with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. The property does not yield any rental income and is currently on the market.
I own a cottage in South Lanarkshire with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. The property does not yield any rental income and is currently on the market.
I own a cottage in South Lanarkshire with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. The property does not yield any rental income and is currently on the market.
Interest in shares
I own ordinary shares in Font Energy, an energy metering company for the energy sector. The shares represent approximately 4% of the total issued share capital with an estimated market value of £100,000. This company is based in England and has no business interests in Scotland, nor does it have any intention of operating within Scotland.
Voluntary
I have individual shareholdings in various companies which together are worth under £20,000.
I am a member of the Law society of England and Wales.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Dean Lockhart 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.
Chamber meeting date: 8 December 2020
Dean Lockhart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I thank the cabinet secretary for the advance copy of his statement. Negotiations continue with the EU, and I remain hopeful that a deal can be reached…
Chamber meeting date: 8 December 2020
Parliament’s Evolving Scrutiny Function
Dean Lockhart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I, too, thank the clerks and advisers to the Finance and Constitution Committee, who have worked tremendously hard on an ever-increasing volume of primary and secondary legislation and parliamentary reports…
Chamber meeting date: 3 December 2020
Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Dean Lockhart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "It is perhaps fitting that we are having this debate while many parts of Scotland are seeing the first snow of winter…
Chamber meeting date: 2 December 2020
1. Dean Lockhart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of Stirling Council and what was discussed. (S5O-04801)"
Chamber meeting date: 2 December 2020
Scottish National Investment Bank
Dean Lockhart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "When the legislation to create the bank was passed, there was widespread agreement that it should focus on the provision of long-term, patient capital…
Votes
How Dean Lockhart has voted in Parliament
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Responding to Parliamentary Will and Calls for Clarity in Education
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 61 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Economy
Submitted by: Maurice Golden, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 7, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Responding to Parliamentary Will and Calls for Clarity in Education
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 7, 2020
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 59 for, 4 against, 61 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 95 for, 25 against, 1 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Economy
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Supported by: Kate Forbes, Fiona Hyslop, Ben Macpherson, Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 71 for, 31 against, 22 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Dean Lockhart in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Dean Lockhart 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.
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has received in Barnett consequentials arising from UK Government expenditure on Brexit preparedness, and how much it has allocated to its Brexit preparedness work, broken down by directorate."
Answered by: Kate Forbes on 10 December 2020
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made with the mutual aid arrangement between NHS Forth Valley and NHS Lanarkshire regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and what impact this arrangement has had on its decisions relating to the COVID-19 Strategic Framework restriction levels for each local authority within the NHS boards' areas."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 10 December 2020
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 9 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by the First Minister on 8 December 2020 (Official Report, c…
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how many operational readiness meetings it has held in preparation for the UK leaving the EU, and how many times UK Government ministers and officials have been invited to attend."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what (a) formal and (b) informal discussions and/or meetings it has had during the EU Brexit negotiations with the EU's (i) UK Task Force and/or (ii) chief negotiator, and what issues were discussed."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met representatives of Stirling Council and what was discussed."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how many Scottish Development International (SDI) offices there are, broken down by location, and how many share premises with or are sited at (a) British embassies or consulates and (b) the offices of UK Government agencies."
Answered by: Ivan McKee on 18 November 2020
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what its total financial investment and contingent liabilities are in relation to BiFab."
Answered by: Fiona Hyslop on 10 November 2020
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Europe and External Affairs on 10 September 2020 (Official Report, c…
Answered by: Michael Russell on 2 October 2020
Asked by: Lockhart, Dean, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the commitment in its Programme for Government to invest £50 million in the Green Jobs Fund from Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise, whether this investment is in addition to (a) funding identified for the Scottish Growth Scheme and (b) the budgets…
Answered by: Fiona Hyslop on 15 September 2020
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