Pauline McNeill
Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow Kelvin (Constituency) 1999 - 2011
About Pauline McNeill
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6475
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Cross-party groups
Pauline is a member of 6 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Aviation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Pauline has 1 parliamentary and government role
Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund
Chair
Party Roles
Pauline has 1 party role
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Pauline has had 32 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
14 June 2017 - 29 March 2022
Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund
Trustee
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Housing
Scottish Labour
16 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Social Security Committee
Deputy Convener
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Equalities
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Housing
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Social Security
Scottish Labour
02 September 2019 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
28 June 2016 - 25 September 2019
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 10 September 2019
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
08 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 16 June 2016
Social Security Committee
Member
27 October 2009 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs
Scottish Labour
16 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Labour
16 September 2008 - 27 October 2009
Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations
Scottish Labour
17 September 2007 - 16 September 2008
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Labour
13 June 2007 - 20 September 2007
Education Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee
Member
18 May 2007 - 17 September 2007
Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People
Scottish Labour
10 June 2003 - 02 April 2007
conveners group
Member
10 June 2003 - 02 April 2007
Justice 1 Committee
Convener
04 June 2003 - 10 June 2003
Justice 1 Committee
Member
24 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Justice 2 Committee
Convener
06 January 2003 - 31 March 2003
conveners group
Member
24 January 2001 - 05 January 2003
Conveners Liaison Group
Member
08 January 2001 - 24 January 2001
Justice 2 Committee
Member
18 January 2000 - 07 January 2001
Public Petitions Committee
Deputy Convener
17 June 1999 - 07 January 2001
Justice and Home Affairs Committee
Member
17 June 1999 - 18 January 2000
Public Petitions Committee
Member
Register of interests
Pauline's register of interests
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.
Here is the register for Pauline McNeill. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the GMB Trade Union.
From 20 to 22 August 2016 I was in London for a speaking engagement at a conference on the subject of Yemen. The cost of my travel to and from London was £208 and the cost of my accommodation was approximately £355. These costs were met by members of the Yemeni community. I do not consider that this visit meets the prejudice test.
I stood for election as a member of the Scottish Co-Operative party.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Pauline McNeill has said in Parliament
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: 18 April 2024
Post Office Horizon Convictions
6. Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the Lord Advocate regarding the exoneration of Scottish sub-postmasters and mistresses whose convictions were based on evidence from the Post Office’s Horizon computer system. (S6F-03033)"
Chamber meeting date: 18 April 2024
Prison Officers Association (68 Is Too Late Campaign)
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "When I was first asked to host—jointly with Audrey Nicoll, Maggie Chapman and Liam McArthur—the drop-in on the 68 is too late campaign, my reaction was that 68 is too late for everyone, but it is certainly too late for prison officers…
Chamber meeting date: 17 April 2024
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "Scottish Labour voted for the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill in good faith, and we supported many of the amendments—especially the amendments that Adam Tomkins lodged to ensure that the bill as enacted would protect freedom of expression…
Chamber meeting date: 28 March 2024
Public Transport (Fair Fares Review)
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "I welcome this debate without motion, which I think has made for higher-quality debate. If we are being honest, there must be some acknowledgement that there has been long-term underinvestment in public transport in Scotland…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 27 March 2024
Dangerous Dogs (Compensation and Exemption Schemes) (Scotland) Order 2024 (SSI 2024/70)
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "Good morning. You have probably answered most of the questions that I had in relation to the exemption—the issue has been well covered. I suppose that the fact that the dog owner can go on holiday for up to 30 days in a 12-month period makes sense…
Votes
How Pauline McNeill has voted in Parliament
Find out how Pauline McNeill has voted recently.
Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Result 20 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Pauline McNeill in Parliament
Find out what motions Pauline McNeill has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Pauline McNeill has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 April 2024
"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on what discussions the Scottish Government has had with the Lord Advocate regarding the exoneration of Scottish sub-postmasters and mistresses whose convictions were based on evidence from the Post Office’s Horizon computer system."
Taken in the Chamber on 18 April 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 3 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the recent 8.7% increase in ScotRail fares is above the rate of inflation."
Answer expected on 1 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 3 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how train fares are set by ScotRail since it was brought into public ownership."
Answer expected on 1 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 18 March 2024
"To ask the First Minister what resources the Scottish Government will be providing to Police Scotland for the investigation of complaints made under the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 29 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the current anticipated timescale is for the completion of HMP Glasgow."
Answered by Angela Constance on 12 March 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many incidents have occurred, in each of the last five years, in which (a) prisoners and (b) prison staff have received medical attention as a result of coming into contact with illicit drugs in Scotland's prisons."
Answered by Angela Constance on 12 March 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to stop image-based abuse of girls."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 7 March 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what prisoner number capacity is being planned for HMP Glasgow."
Answered by Angela Constance on 4 March 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will decide on a final design plan for HMP Glasgow."
Answered by Angela Constance on 4 March 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether (a) it and (b) the Scottish Prison Service has any concerns regarding prison officers having to work until the age of 68."
Answered by Angela Constance on 4 March 2024
See all of Pauline McNeill's questions submitted in Parliament