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Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region)
05 May 2016 to present
Scottish Labour
Former MSP for Glasgow Kelvin (Constituency)
06 May 1999 to 22 Mar 2011
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Scottish Labour
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31 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
14 June 2017 to 29 March 2022
Trustee
01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
16 June 2016 to 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
25 February 2020 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
04 October 2018 to 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 to 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 to 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
02 September 2019 to 01 March 2021
Scottish Labour
28 June 2016 to 25 September 2019
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 to 10 September 2019
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 to 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
08 September 2016 to 09 January 2018
Substitute Member
25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 to 16 June 2016
Member
27 October 2009 to 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
16 September 2008 to 22 March 2011
Scottish Labour
16 September 2008 to 27 October 2009
Scottish Labour
17 September 2007 to 16 September 2008
Scottish Labour
13 June 2007 to 20 September 2007
Member
18 May 2007 to 17 September 2007
Scottish Labour
10 June 2003 to 02 April 2007
Member
10 June 2003 to 02 April 2007
Convener
04 June 2003 to 10 June 2003
Member
24 January 2001 to 31 March 2003
Convener
06 January 2003 to 31 March 2003
Member
24 January 2001 to 05 January 2003
Member
08 January 2001 to 24 January 2001
Member
18 January 2000 to 07 January 2001
Deputy Convener
17 June 1999 to 07 January 2001
Member
17 June 1999 to 18 January 2000
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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.
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 24 August 2026
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "Test."
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "Robin McAlpine, the well-known Scottish writer, campaigner and supporter of independence, said, when addressing the SNP response to the Murrell criminal case, that“The biggest mistake you are making is misunderstanding the nature of this scandal for the public.”I believe that he is right. He said:“They are sick of powerful people abusing their…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service board is due to make a decision at the end of June which could have far-reaching implications for Scotland’s communities, as there are options for closure of some fire stations…
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "I agree with the First Minister that we should not second-guess the courts…
Chamber meeting date: 19 May 2026
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "Attacks on our police officers, who are simply doing their job, are unacceptable. In order to identify those who were responsible for criminal behaviour last Saturday, the police need all the tools that are available…
Read all of Pauline McNeill's contributions in the Debating Chamber
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Motion reference: S6M-13902
Submitted by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Supported by: Karen Adam, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Bob Doris, Annabelle Ewing, Christine Grahame, Clare Haughey, Bill Kidd, Gordon MacDonald, Fulton MacGregor, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Kevin Stewart
Current status:
Result 1 for, 2 against, 2 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP abstained
Motion reference: S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion reference: S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20820.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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Motion reference: S6M-20229
Motion reference: S6M-19980
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Kirsten Oswald on 28 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the reported warning from the Lord President of the Court of Session that, without additional funding, the implementation of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025 will be delayed."
Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 25 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the original purpose of Orders of Life Long restriction have been adhered to."
Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 25 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any recent discussions with the Scottish Human Rights Commission regarding reviewing Orders for Lifelong restrictions."
Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has reviewed the support programmes available in Scottish Prisons for Orders of Lifelong restriction sentences."
Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 16 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that Glasgow city centre has an enhanced police provision."
Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 31 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 15 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government (a) when it received a proposal from the Mental Welfare Commission (MWC) regarding the MWC undertaking reviews of all individuals who have committed homicide and who may have had mental health issues, pursuant to the undertaking given by the then Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health during the…
Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to address youth unemployment and whether it will work with the UK Government to support the delivery of better opportunities for young people."
Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 12 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alyn Smith on 9 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether existing Scots law provides adequate protection against the covert recording of individuals using AI-enabled smart glasses or similar wearable technology, and whether, to address this issue, it will consider introducing a standalone right to privacy in Scotland."
Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the designs for the replacement option for the M8 Woodside Viaducts."
Asked by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 19 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Creative Scotland regarding the sale of the Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA) building on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow."
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