Parliament Workbench
Data: Votes to 12 Nov 2026 · Official Report to 12 Nov 2026

Former MSP

Paul Wheelhouse

SNP Was MSP for South Scotland (region) 2011–21

Previously: Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands (2018–21) · Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy (2016–18) · +2 more

At a glance

Votes with SNP99.9%SNP median 99.9%
Turns up to vote92.3%Parliament median 92.9%

3,917 contributions in debates and committees 107 motions lodged 30 questions asked

Distinctive phrases

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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

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  1. 24 Mar 2021
    ✓ For Carried
  2. 23 Mar 2021
    ✓ For Carried
  3. 23 Mar 2021
    Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill
    Stage 3Bill pageS5M-24271SNP majority: ✓ For
    ✓ For Carried
  4. 17 Mar 2021
    Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill
    Stage 3Bill pageS5M-24381SNP majority: ✓ For
    ✓ For Carried

Broke with their party

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  1. 13 Jun 2018
    Finance and the Constitution
    S5M-12708SNP majority: ✓ ForAgainst party
    ✗ Against Carried

Latest in the chamber

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  1. 17 Mar 2021Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
    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…

  2. 11 Mar 2021Chamber
    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…

  3. 10 Mar 2021Chamber
    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.

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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