MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
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Reform UK
MSP for Central Scot and Lothians West (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
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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.
Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "The motion talks of “dignity and respect” and communities where people feel safe. Those are fine words until we look at what this Government has actually done to women. Sexual crime in Scotland is at epidemic levels…
Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "To ask the Scottish Government what support it can provide to churches following the closure of the United Kingdom-wide listed places of worship grant scheme. (S7O-00169)"
Chamber meeting date: 3 September 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform): "This is the Scottish Government’s third attempt at a child poverty delivery plan…
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 3 September 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scotland and Lothians West) (Reform): "I am Amanda Lindsay, a newly elected MSP for the Central Scotland and Lothians West region."
Chamber meeting date: 1 September 2026
Amanda Lindsay (Central Scot and Lothians West) (Reform): "What action will the First Minister take to ensure that community running events held on publicly owned land in Scotland, including parkrun, operate female categories based on biological sex, as is required by the Equality Act 2010, following the Supreme Court ruling."
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Motion ref. S7M-01084.1
Submitted by: Thomas Kerr, Glasgow, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 17 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084.4
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Supported by: Carol Mochan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 24 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084.3
Submitted by: Kate Nevens, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Supported by: Maggie Chapman
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084
Submitted by: Simita Kumar, Edinburgh South Western, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 7, 2026
Supported by: Neil Gray, Kirsten Oswald, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 92 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01084.2
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Result 27 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Find out what motions Amanda Lindsay has submitted recently.
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: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 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: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected 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: 27 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 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: Answer expected on 24 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: 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, in light of its commitment to supporting the transition from fossil-fuelled vehicles to electric vehicles, what steps it has taken to encourage the development of policies that enable the safe use of cross-pavement charging solutions for households across all property types."
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 whether it will publish clear national guidance or minimum standards to ensure that residents wishing to install electric vehicle charging points are treated consistently and fairly across Scotland, rather than facing different requirements depending on their local authority."
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