Dr Scott Arthur
MP since 4 Jul 2024
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Dr Scott Arthur is the Labour MP for Edinburgh South West, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
485
Votes Cast
N/A
Expenses
6,217
Majority
40.9%
Vote Share
Expenses
No expense data available.
Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 45,664 voters
Parliamentary Activity
Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)
577
Written Questions
10
Oral Questions
240
Debates Spoken In⚑
422
Speeches⚑
485
Divisions Voted
⚑Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.
Voting Record
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2 NOHealth Bill
2 votes · 7 Sept 2026
Health Bill
2 votes · 7 Sept 2026
1 AYE3 NORepresentation of the People Bill
4 votes · 2 Sept 2026
Representation of the People Bill
4 votes · 2 Sept 2026
2 NOPublic Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 14 Jul 2026
Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage
2 votes · 14 Jul 2026
1 AYE1 NOImmigration and Asylum Bill
2 votes · 13 Jul 2026
Immigration and Asylum Bill
2 votes · 13 Jul 2026
Financial Interests(4)
Visits outside the UK
(1) YES Foundation (2) Zhytomyr Administration (3) Kyivstar (4) UK Friends of Ukraine (5) Bulldog Political Consulting
£92
Visits outside the UK
(1) YES Foundation (2) Zhytomyr Administration (3) Kyivstar (4) UK Friends of Ukraine (5) Bulldog Political Consulting
- Name of donor
- (1) YES Foundation (2) Zhytomyr Administration (3) Kyivstar (4) UK Friends of Ukraine (5) Bulldog Political Consulting
- Address of donor
- (1) Raffingers Llp Unit, 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 8HD (2) 25 Mala Berdichivska str., Zhytomyr, Ukraine, 10014 (3) 53 Degtyarivska St, Kiev, Kyiv City, 03113, Ukraine (4) 81 High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3BL (5) 81 High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3BL
- Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
- (1) Attendance at the YES Conference in Kyiv, value £92.11 (2) Transport and buffet lunch, value £25 (3) Dinner and briefing in Kyiv with delegation, value £50 (4) Bus transport in Kyiv and Lviv, value £25.86 (5) Dinner in Lviv, value £86.20
- Destination of visit
- Ukraine
- Dates of visit
- 21 February 2025 to 25 February 2025
- Purpose of visit
- To promote and strengthen relations between the UK and Ukrainian parliaments
Registered 23 April 2025
Miscellaneous
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Kirk Session Member (trustee) of Fairmilehead Parish Church (Church of Scotland), Frogston Road, Edinburgh. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 2 August 2024)
Registered 2 August 2024
Miscellaneous
my position as Chair of Urban Water Management at Heriot-Watt University
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Miscellaneous
my position as Chair of Urban Water Management at Heriot-Watt University
- Name of donor
- Heriot-Watt University
- Date interest arose
- 1 August 2024
- Date interest ended
- 5 July 2029
Registered 2 August 2024
Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous
- Date interest arose
- 4 July 2024
Registered 23 April 2025
Activity Pulse
Questions asked and motions sponsored by Dr in Parliament
30th anniversary of Held In Our Hearts
3 signaturesThat this House notes that 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Held In Our Hearts, a Scottish charity providing specialist baby-loss counselling and peer support to families across Scotland; acknowledges its growth from a small service in the Lothians to a charity delivering compa
12 Feb 2026
20th anniversary of Time Twisters
3 signaturesThat this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Time Twisters, the family entertainment and soft play centre in Edinburgh; notes that since opening in 2006 it has welcomed thousands of children, families and community groups, providing a safe, imaginative and educational envir
9 Feb 2026
50 years of Currie and Balerno News
3 signaturesThat this House recognises that in February 1976, a small volunteer group from Balerno and Currie, working alongside Heriot Watt University students, launched the first issue of the Currie and Balerno News, in response to local concerns over area development, commuting pressures,
13 Jan 2026
Borestane Explorers’ participation in UK Parliament Week and the Scout Manifesto
2 signaturesThat this House congratulates Borestane Explorers on their enthusiastic participation in UK Parliament Week, recognising their commitment to civic engagement and democratic education; notes that they used the event to promote the Scout Manifesto, particularly the focus on volunte
1 Dec 2025
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Edinburgh’s participation in UK Parliament Week and promoting debate on single-use plastics in fast food
2 signaturesThat this House congratulates Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Edinburgh for its active participation in UK Parliament Week, recognising its commitment to fostering democratic engagement and civic responsibility; notes that the group used this opportunity to debate the environmental impac
1 Dec 2025
Space at The Broomhouse Hub 2025 Report
1 signatureThat this House welcomes the Space at The Broomhouse Hub 2025 impact report, Connecting Communities; commends the Hub’s resilience amid rising costs and reduced public funding; notes its delivery of over 10,000 hours of support, 18,500 meals and the contribution of 416 volunteers
26 Nov 2025
Legacy of Professor Roland Paxton MBE, FICE, FRSE
3 signaturesThat this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Professor Roland Paxton MBE, FICE, FRSE on 30 October 2025; recognises him as the United Kingdom’s leading civil engineering historian and a tireless advocate for the preservation of engineering heritage; acknowledges his dis
4 Nov 2025
Finlay Menzies award of a bronze medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships
2 signaturesThat this House congratulates Finlay Menzies, a 20-year-old athlete from Edinburgh, on winning the bronze medal in the men's 100 metres T72 frame running event at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships held in New Delhi, India; also congratulates Italy's Carlo Calcagni and B
4 Nov 2025
Held In Our Hearts
4 signaturesThat this House recognises and commends the vital work of Held In Our Hearts, an Edinburgh South West based Scottish charity providing early intervention, specialist counselling and peer support to families affected by pregnancy, baby or infant loss; notes that the organisation h
29 Oct 2025
100 years of Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club at Meggetland
2 signaturesThat this House congratulates Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club on reaching the remarkable milestone of 100 years at their Meggetland home in Edinburgh; recognises the club’s outstanding contribution to Scottish rugby and community sport since its founding in 1919; comm
28 Oct 2025
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