MSP for West Scotland (Region)
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for West Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to present
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
27 September 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
22 June 2021 to 10 October 2024
Deputy Convener
28 June 2023 to 27 September 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
22 September 2021 to 08 September 2022
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 22 June 2021
Member
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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
Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con): "I begin by praising Police Scotland and the National Crime Agency, which delivered justice in the face of inappropriate political meddling.I remember when the Scottish National Party chief executive attacked Police Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026
Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con): "The Peter Murrell scandal is not just about the Scottish National Party’s toxic internal culture; it goes to the heart of Government and Scotland’s justice system. John Swinney and Nicola Sturgeon did not stop Peter Murrell; they enabled him…
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con): "Here we go again…
Chamber meeting date: 19 May 2026
Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con): "I can beat that.Congratulations on your election, Presiding Officer. I suspect that today’s proceedings will not be quite as exciting as last week’s, because, of course, this is largely a foregone conclusion…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con): "I, Russell Findlay, 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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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 against
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 against
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20819.3
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Find out what motions Russell Findlay has submitted recently.
Motion reference: S6M-19980.1
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the proposed Neilston-Uplawmoor link, for what reason Transport Scotland has decided not to provide additional support to the project."
Asked by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what involvement Transport Scotland has had to date in the decision-making process regarding the termination of the proposed Neilston to Uplawmoor link."
Asked by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government (a) how many projects across (i) the West Scotland region and (ii) Scotland as a whole that were originally awarded funding through the Places for Everyone programme have subsequently been terminated as a result of the transition to distributing funding through the Active Travel Infrastructure Fund and (b) how much…
Asked by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with East Renfrewshire Council regarding the funding of the proposed Neilston to Uplawmoor link through the Active Travel Infrastructure Fund."
Asked by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 31 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the £200,000 provided by Sustrans for the proposed Neilston to Uplawmoor link, whether it will provide a breakdown of how those funds were spent and whether any consideration has been given to recovering or repurposing them following the project's termination."
Asked by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Asked by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 16 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 June 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Asked by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 2 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 June 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Asked by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 May 2026
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Asked by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide details of any work it has undertaken in relation to the remit and anticipated timescales of the recently announced public inquiry into grooming gang activity in Scotland."
See all of Russell Findlay's questions submitted in Parliament