MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
Reform UK
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Member
Substitute Member
Reform UK
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
11 June 2026 to 04 November 2026
Member
21 May 2026 to 27 October 2026
Reform UK
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.
Chamber meeting date: 11 November 2026
5. Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish an update on progress towards the construction of Winchburgh train station. (S7O-00487)"
Chamber meeting date: 11 November 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform): "I welcome the motion’s focus on improving attainment, tackling inequality and strengthening national standards. We will support it, along with the Conservative and Liberal Democrat amendments…
Chamber meeting date: 10 November 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "Prison officers and those in custody have lived with the consequences of years of chronic underfunding of the Scottish Prison Service, which has resulted in rising tension, staffing pressures and restricted regimes at Polmont and across the prison estate. In his statement, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice refers to“reducing demand where it is safe…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "I welcome the focus on safeguarding children…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "I welcome the focus on safeguarding children…
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Motion ref. S7M-01988
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Gethins, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 12, 2026
Result 73 for, 38 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Supported by: Jenny Young
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 69 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963.1
Submitted by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 95 for, 22 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963.3
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 67 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01962
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Result 70 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
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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 Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 9 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-03632 by Mairi McAllan on 5 October 2026, before the decision was taken to award the contract outwith the UK for the manufacture of the Welcome to School backpacks, (a) which companies in (i) Scotland and (ii) the rest of the UK were invited to tender for the contract, (b) what…
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish an update on progress towards the construction of Winchburgh train station."
Asked by: Amanda Lindsay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of its recognition that inappropriate mobile phone use in schools can lead to increased distraction, online bullying, exposure to harmful content and a rise in antisocial behaviour, what measures it will take to ensure that any new legislation restricting mobile phone use in schools supports the mental…
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: 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: 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: 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."
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