MSP for Cowdenbeath (Constituency)
The Scottish Parliament
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Cowdenbeath (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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.
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: 10 June 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests, which shows that I am a councillor in Fife."
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "As chieftain of Inverkeithing highland games, I want to ensure that the role of highland games is not forgotten in the debate on the motion. Does the minister recognise the cultural importance of highland games to Scotland’s summer of sport…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "I want to begin by paying tribute to my predecessor, Annabelle Ewing. Annabelle spent decades in the service of Scotland and was a formidable voice for the Cowdenbeath constituency…
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "Will the member accept an intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
David Barratt (Cowdenbeath) (SNP): "My loyalty is to the people of the Cowdenbeath constituency. I take the following affirmation as required by law…
Read all of David Barratt's contributions in the Debating Chamber
This MSP has not made any contributions yet. Information will be added here when available.
This MSP has not made any contributions yet. Information will be added here when available.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what the next steps are towards delivering a direct ferry service between Rosyth and mainland Europe."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to its second consultation on the regulation of the electrical industry, which closed in February 2021, whether it plans to bring forward plans to regulate the industry."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what further support it is providing to local authorities to help increase enforcement activity by Trading Standards officers."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address recruitment and retention challenges within the Trading Standards workforce."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it issues to local authorities regarding the prioritisation of Trading Standards enforcement activity."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what regulatory powers are available to local authorities to limit the density of retail premises selling vape products in particular areas."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to re-establish the Electricians Working Group to consider whether electricians should be regulated."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the publication in June 2019 of the research paper, The Regulation of electricians in Scotland, whether it has commenced work on any of the four recommended steps detailed in the report's section 6, "Business Case"."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the regulation campaign by Scotland's Electrical Trade Association (SELECT), whether it has considered action to regulate the electrical industry."
Asked by: David Barratt, Cowdenbeath, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the scale of illicit trade, including counterfeit goods and illegal tobacco."
See all of David Barratt's questions submitted in Parliament