Former MSP
Robert Brown
Previously: Deputy Minister for Education and Young People (2005–07)
At a glance
No recorded divisions. Individual votes are published from May 2011, after this MSP left Parliament.
9,097 contributions in debates and committees 200 motions lodged 1,531 questions asked 52 oral questions
Co-signing and interests
Session 3 (2007–2011)Most often on the same motions as: Hugh O'Donnell LD (463), Ross Finnie LD (267), Mike Pringle LD (371).
Distinctive phrases
All speeches →- lord james 249
- children's 340
- phraseology 119
- ross harper 44
- executive's 253
- james douglas-hamilton 157
- douglas-hamilton 157
- permanence order 55
Words and pairs this MSP uses far more than other members do (TF-IDF over their Official Report contributions), with mention counts.
Latest in the chamber
All 9,097 →-
Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Bill
I am glad to open for the Liberal Democrats in the last justice debate, the last stage 3 debate and the last substantive debate of the parliamentary session. As with many justice …
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Forced Marriage etc (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Bill
I was going to make that point to the minister.
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Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I very strongly support Pauline McNeill’s amendment 1. I understand the point about section 17, but I do not feel that it deals with the issue in a satisfactory way. There is no g…
Works with
Backs their motions most
- Mike Pringle LD 103
- Hugh O'Donnell LD 94
- Ross Finnie LD 88
- Robin Harper Green 88
- Liam McArthur LD 52
Whose motions they back most
- Pauline McNeill Lab 63
- Bill Butler Lab 45
- Sandra White SNP 44
- Donald Gorrie LD 44
- Hugh O'Donnell LD 29
Most similar sitting MSPs
None recordedSimilarity blends voting record, motion support and topics.
Career
Full career →- Seats
- Glasgow (region) 1999–2011
- Government
- Deputy Minister for Education and Young People 2005–07