MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
Reform UK
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Member
Member
Substitute Member
Reform UK
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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 Amanda Lindsay. The date of their initial statement was 03 June 2026.
I am self-employed independent author of commercial fiction. I earn between £1,001 and £2,000 per annum in royalty payments, which are consumed by advertising and other fees.
I am a director of Only Forward Ltd, a software consultancy company specialising in technical writing services. Prior to my election, I spent 30 hours per week on this role and received remuneration of between £45,001 and £50,000 (pro-rated). Following my election, I do not work any hours on this role and the company is to be wound up. Once the company is wound up, I expect to receive a single payment of approximately £10,000.
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I hold 50% of the shares in Only Forward Ltd with a value of £10,000.
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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.
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 8 October 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "I understand that three senators are currently working on inquiries or other non-court duties. Is the rise in the number of senators because the courts are busier, because judges are being pulled off the bench, or because of a combination of both…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 8 October 2026
Amanda Lindsay: "Good morning, and thank you for coming. My first question is for the cabinet secretary. Stakeholders have told the committee that cuts are already closing some specialist women’s services…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 1 October 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "I am an MSP for the Central Scotland and Lothians West region."
Chamber meeting date: 30 September 2026
6. Amanda Lindsay (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform): "To ask the Scottish Government what immediate steps it will take to reduce waiting times for home adaptations to ensure that disabled people are allocated properties that meet their individual needs. (S7O-00314)"
Chamber meeting date: 29 September 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform): "A recent freedom of information release found that more than 50 per cent of patients in Scotland who are receiving controversial electroconvulsive treatment are being subjected to it against their will…
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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 against
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
Find out what motions Amanda Lindsay has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-00810.1
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 5 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-02694 by Mairi McAllan on 21 September 2026, where the new school bags for primary schools will be manufactured."
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, 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 what immediate steps it will take to reduce waiting times for home adaptations to ensure that disabled people are allocated properties that meet their individual needs."
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 23 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made regarding the consistency of the Care Inspectorate's current guidance on supporting transgender and gender-diverse children and young people in care settings with the findings and recommendations of the Cass Review, and whether it will ask the Care Inspectorate to withdraw or revise this…
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 27 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Simita Kumar on 23 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports in The Times that LGBT Health and Wellbeing, which receives public funding, including from it, runs a “Queer Milk” group that supports biological men to breastfeed or chestfeed babies, whether it will (a) confirm what funding it has provided to the organisation and the factors…
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 21 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government regarding its new school bags for primary pupils initiative, (a) how much is expected to cost, (b) whether a detailed cost assessment was undertaken prior to the rollout of the initiative, (c) what colour options will be available for the school bags and (d) in light of reports that each bag will contain “a…
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 17 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-02244 by Maree Todd on 31 August 2026, whether the Minister will publish statistics, including how many babies in West Lothian are admitted to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for intensive care each year, what it anticipates the impact will be on the Simpson Neonatal Intensive Care…
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 3 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 31 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, whether it will reconsider its proposal to centralise Level 3 neonatal intensive care services, in light of the impact such a proposal could have on families living across West Lothian who currently rely on these services."
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it can provide to churches following the closure of the UK-wide Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme."
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 23 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 13 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to reduce waiting times for children for neurodevelopmental assessments, including how it will ensure that CAMHS services have the staffing and resources needed to deliver timely assessments and appropriate support."
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 3 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 31 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available for residents who wish to switch to an electric vehicle but are unable to do so due to a lack of practical and affordable home charging options."
See all of Amanda Lindsay's questions submitted in Parliament