Bob Doris
Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2007 - 2016
About Bob Doris
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6547
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
Maryhill Burgh Halls
10-24 Gairbraid Avenue
Glasgow
G20 8YE
Phone: 0141 946 7700
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Bob is a member of 2 committees
Health and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
Social Security Committee
Convener
Cross-party groups
Bob is a member of 10 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Dementia
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Health Inequalities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Heart Disease and Stroke
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Housing
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Kurdistan
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nuclear Disarmament
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palliative Care
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Racial Equality
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Shared Parenting
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Bob has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Bob does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Bob has had 23 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
06 September 2018 - 13 September 2018
Social Security Committee
Member
15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Local Government and Communities Committee
Convener
15 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Conveners Group
Member
08 June 2016 - 15 June 2016
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Scottish Government
08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Finance Committee
Substitute Member
01 March 2016 - 23 March 2016
Health and Sport Committee
Deputy Convener
25 February 2016 - 01 March 2016
Health and Sport Committee
Member
15 June 2011 - 21 January 2016
Health and Sport Committee
Deputy Convener
05 June 2014 - 27 November 2014
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
03 April 2014 - 05 June 2014
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Substitute Member
10 January 2013 - 08 May 2014
Public Audit Committee
Member
04 September 2012 - 10 January 2013
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Substitute Member
25 October 2012 - 10 January 2013
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 27 June 2012
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Health and Sport Committee
Member
27 March 2008 - 22 March 2011
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning
Scottish Government
26 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Local Government and Communities Committee
Deputy Convener
16 November 2010 - 22 March 2011
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Deputy Convener
13 November 2008 - 16 November 2010
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
13 June 2007 - 26 May 2010
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
26 June 2008 - 12 November 2008
Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
14 June 2007 - 28 September 2007
Standards and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Bob'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 Bob Doris. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 15 to 22 August 2013, on the invitation of Barzan Kurda, Head of Bureau of NGOs of the democratic organisation of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) (a Kurdish political party of Karizewoshk, PUK Bureau Office, Sulaymaniyah), I visited Kurdistan to meet Kurdish officials to discuss how I can better work with the region and represent my Kurdish constituents in Glasgow and to pay respects to Kurds who lost family members at Halabja and during Anfal. The overall cost of the visit of US $ 5235 (US $1,600 accommodation costs, US $3,111 flights and $524 other costs), which is approximately £3,366 based on a conversion carried out on 11 September 2013, for three people was met by the PUK.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the GTC (Scotland).
I am a director of Spirit of Springburn CIC (Company number SC654779), a community interest company of Unit 6, Springburn Shopping Centre, 230 Springburn Way, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G21 1TS. I do not receive any remuneration for this role.
I am a member of the EIS.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Bob Doris 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: 22 December 2020
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "I previously asked for a review of the level 4 restrictions in the hope of seeing greater flexibility for gyms and health and fitness facilities, given their positive mental health impacts…
Chamber meeting date: 22 December 2020
Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP): "I thank Keith Brown for lodging the motion for debate…
Social Security Committee meeting date: 17 December 2020
The Convener: "Item 3 is consideration of subordinate legislation. The committee will take evidence on the two affirmative instruments, which are connected. Members can see why we held our briefing earlier on the implications of Brexit for social security…
Social Security Committee meeting date: 17 December 2020
Social Security Co-ordination (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendments etc) Regulations 2020 (SSI 2020/399)
The Convener: "We move to agenda item 6. I refer members to paper 5. The Social Security Co-ordination (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendments etc) Regulations 2020 are made using powers under the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018…
Social Security Committee meeting date: 17 December 2020
Social Security Co-ordination (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendments etc) Regulations 2020 (SSI 2020/399)
The Convener: "We move to agenda item 7. I refer members to papers 6 and 7. As was noted under the previous agenda item, the instrument is subject to the negative procedure. The instrument has two main purposes…
Votes
How Bob Doris has voted in Parliament
Find out how Bob Doris has voted recently.
Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 21, 2020
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Michael Russell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Result 117 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Result 33 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Result 87 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Result 90 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 13 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Result 91 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Bob Doris in Parliament
Find out what motions Bob Doris has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Bob Doris 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: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 October 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what financial support has been made available to further and higher education students during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it will publish its response to the Werritty Review recommendations on grouse moor management."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on ensuring that a range of treatment options are available for people living with addiction."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 August 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will use its tax-raising powers to generate additional income in the coming year."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 August 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of the financial pressures facing local authorities as they seek to reopen leisure and community facilities."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 June 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how devolved social security benefits are providing assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 June 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government by what date the second annual progress report on child poverty will be published."
Answered by: Aileen Campbell on 8 June 2020
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 April 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, whether it is safe for NHS staff to launder uniforms at home."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 8 April 2020
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 March 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the supply of essential medication to individuals, including those who are having to self-isolate due to the current pandemic."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 26 March 2020
Asked by: Doris, Bob, Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 March 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact changes to the pension age and new rules for mixed-age couples might have on discretionary housing payments in Scotland."
Awaiting answer
See all of Bob Doris's written questions submitted in Parliament