Labour Party MP for Central Ayrshire.
Alan Gemmell is the Labour MP for Central Ayrshire, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Gemmell broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Supports government's local growth funding for Ayrshire and advocates for backing the region's advanced manufacturing and aerospace sectors.”
“Aviation sector is vital to UK industrial and regional prosperity, particularly in west Scotland; government must continue supporting well-paying jobs at Prestwick and across the U…”
“Three trade deals will disproportionately benefit Scottish agriculture, salmon, and distilleries; SNP failed to support them.”
“Supportive of the deal, particularly praising its benefits for Scotch whisky distilleries like Lochlea in his constituency and contrasting Labour's success with Conservative failur…”
Select, joint and other committees Gemmell currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Gemmell sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Business and Trade | 1 | 25.0% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 1 | 25.0% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 1 | 25.0% |
| Scotland Office | 1 | 25.0% |
What steps his Department is taking to support businesses to create well-paid jobs.
Through our modern industrial strategy, we’re backing businesses to create well-paid jobs across the UK. We’re investing in skills through apprenticeships, technical colleges and regional training programmes to help every area grow. Our glo…read full →
What assessment he has made of the role of new nuclear in supporting a clean energy transition.
Nuclear power will play a central role in our future clean power system, providing clean, homegrown baseload power to the grid. I am delighted that today we have announced £14.2bn of support for Sizewell C and that Rolls Royce are the winne…read full →
Innovation and Technology, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the growth of the life sciences manufacturing sector.
At the Budget, the Chancellor unveiled the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund, which will provide up to £520 million to secure major life sciences manufacturing investments across the UK. The scheme is now open to applications.My D…read full →
What progress his Department has made on the Ayrshire Growth Deal.
The Scotland Office is working closely with local partners and the Scottish Government to deliver for the people of Ayrshire through the £251 million Ayrshire Growth Deal.As part of this, my department is supporting a programme review of th…read full →
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Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 99,664 | 58.4% |
| Office Costs | 26,920 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation | 20,822 | 12.2% |
| MP Travel | 19,412 | 11.4% |
| Staff Travel | 3,231 | 1.9% |
| Total · 158 claims | 170,611 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Gemmell on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Central Ayrshire | 18,091 | 43.7% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan GemmellWON | Lab | 18,091 | 43.7 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Central Ayrshire →