Former MSP
Paul Wheelhouse
Previously: Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands (2018–21) · Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy (2016–18) · +2 more
At a glance
3,917 contributions in debates and committees 107 motions lodged 30 questions asked
Distinctive phrases
All speeches →- community justice 538
- heat network 232
- unconventional oil 178
- r100 221
- unconventional 185
- heat networks 212
- nps 115
- wheelhouse agreed 100
Words and pairs this MSP uses far more than other members do (TF-IDF over their Official Report contributions), with mention counts.
Recent votes on bills
All 1,535 votes →- 24 Mar 2021✓ For Carried
- 23 Mar 2021✓ For Carried
- 23 Mar 2021✓ For Carried
- 17 Mar 2021✓ For Carried
Broke with their party
1 time →- 13 Jun 2018✗ Against Carried
Latest in the chamber
All 3,917 →-
Digital Connectivity
I will do my best to keep this brief. The Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Act 2021 received royal assent on 15 March—just this week. It seeks to address a l…
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Portfolio Question Time
Liam McArthur raises a fair question. The commercial decision is for BT in fulfilling the contract, but if Mr McArthur wishes to provide details of any particular companies that a…
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Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Unfortunately, my page did not reload and I was unable to vote, but I would have voted no.
Works with
Backs their motions most
- Stuart McMillan SNP 44
- Mike MacKenzie SNP 44
- Jamie Hepburn SNP 43
- Bill Kidd SNP 41
- David Torrance SNP 40
Whose motions they back most
- Kenneth Gibson NPA 86
- Michael Matheson SNP 51
- Kevin Stewart SNP 50
- Roderick Campbell SNP 32
- Humza Yousaf SNP 31
Most similar sitting MSPs
- Jamie Hepburn SNP 64% similar
- Kenneth Gibson NPA 61% similar
- Stuart McMillan SNP 61% similar
- Bob Doris SNP 60% similar
- Colin Beattie SNP 59% similar
Similarity blends voting record, motion support and topics.
Career
Full career →- Seats
- South Scotland (region) 2011–21
- Government
- Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands 2018–21 · Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy 2016–18 · Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs 2014–16 · Minister for Environment and Climate Change 2012–14