MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Independent
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
19 Oct 2026 to present
Reform UK
Former MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to 19 Oct 2026
Independent
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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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: 8 October 2026
Amanda Bland (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "I welcome the opportunity to speak on strengthening Scotland’s cyber resilience, and I thank the cabinet secretary. I also thank Pauline McNeill for her interesting contribution…
Chamber meeting date: 7 October 2026
8. Amanda Bland (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "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 run-off and pressure on drainage infrastructure, and what were its findings.…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 7 October 2026
Amanda Bland (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "Good morning. My first question is for the cabinet secretary. Briefly, what is your definition of a successful justice system?"
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Amanda Bland (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform): "To ask the First Minister, in light of the Scottish Medicines Consortium’s recent approval of new targeted treatments for metastatic breast cancer, whether he will provide a clear timetable for ensuring that NHS Scotland patients have timely access to the genomic testing required to determine whether those treatments are suitable for them, and what…
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Amanda Bland (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform): "To ask the First Minister, in light of the Scottish Medicines Consortium’s recent approval of new targeted treatments for metastatic breast cancer, whether he will provide a clear timetable for ensuring that NHS Scotland patients have timely access to the genomic testing required to determine whether those treatments are suitable for them, and what…
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Motion ref. S7M-01517.1
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 96 for, 13 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.3
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 35 for, 74 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 70 for, 37 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.2
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 42 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.5
Submitted by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 21 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 12 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to comments reportedly made by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) and published in The Herald on 5 October 2026 that the term "shoplifting" underplays both the seriousness of the crime and the cumulative impact on the retail sector, and the SRC's recommendation that the term "shop theft" be used…
Asked by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 12 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to comments reportedly made by the Scottish Retail Consortium and published in The Herald on 5 October 2026 that, following a 40 per cent increase in reported thefts since April 2025, funding for Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce should be increased in the 2027-28 Budget."
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…