MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Reform UK
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Reform UK
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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
Amanda Bland (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform): "Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I very much look forward to working with you and all my colleagues in the Parliament; I wish you all the best of health. May we all serve Scotland with integrity, compassion, justice and wisdom…
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Amanda Bland (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "I thank the officers involved in operation Branchform for their integrity and commitment that led to Peter Murrell’s admission of guilt early on in the process…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Amanda Bland (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "I, Amanda Bland, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."
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Asked by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of local government action to improve road verge management, including by increasing native plant and pollinator habitat, improving ecological connectivity, increasing soil infiltration, reducing surface-water runoff and pressure on drainage infrastructure, and what were its findings."
Asked by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the limited evening and Sunday bus provision in some parts of Central Scotland and Lothians West, whether it will commit to working with local authorities and bus operators to ensure that communities currently without adequate services have access to reliable and affordable public transport throughout the…
Asked by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 16 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of reports of unsatisfactory outcomes across the justice system, including whether these factors are operational or system-wide in nature."
Asked by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 3 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 15 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that only prisoners who have suitable accommodation, support and supervision in place, will be granted early release, in order to protect public safety and reduce the risk of reoffending."
Asked by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of a recent Police Scotland Freedom of Information response indicating that there have been 342 referrals involving South-East Asian children since 2020, including 31 cases of sexual exploitation, what action it is taking to ensure that Vietnamese children at risk of trafficking are identified at an early…