Audrey Nicoll
Scottish National Party
MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine (Constituency) 2021 - present day
About Audrey Nicoll
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5490
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
51 Victoria Road
Aberdeen
AB11 9LS
Phone: 01224 876743
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Audrey is a member of 2 committees
Criminal Justice Committee
Convener
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Audrey is a member of 8 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fisheries and Coastal Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Mental Health
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Oil and Gas
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scots Language
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Audrey has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Audrey does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Audrey has had 2 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
18 April 2023 - 16 November 2023
Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Criminal Justice Committee
Member
Register of interests
Audrey'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 Audrey Nicoll. The date of their initial statement was 26 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until 5 May 2022, I was a Councillor for Aberdeen City Council (of Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1FY). I spent around 15-25 hours per week on this role. I received a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration was between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. [Amended interest 2 June 2022].
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 14 February 2023]
On 28 September 2022, I purchased a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £200,001-£250,000 from which I receive no rental income. I own a 50% share of the property. [Registered 30 September 2022]
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the Scottish National Party.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 7 June 2023]
On 29 July 2022, I accepted the Scottish Renewables invitation to visit the Vattenfall European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre in Aberdeen Bay preceded by lunch at the Silver Darling Restaurant, Aberdeen. The value of this hospitality was below the discretion threshold. [Registered 24 September 2022]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 7 June 2023]
Until 31 March 2021 I was a volunteer with Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Until 1 May 2021 I was a Child Protection Officer at Aberdeen Grammar Rugby.
On 25 August 2022, I attended the Scottish Renewables Net-Zero Energy Transition Awards 2022 at the Chester Hotel, Aberdeen. The value of this hospitality was below the discretion threshold. [Registered 24 September 2022]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Audrey Nicoll 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: 30 November 2023
Restoring Nature to Tackle Climate Change
Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "I apologise to members that I will have to leave after my contribution due to a pre-existing commitment…
Chamber meeting date: 30 November 2023
Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "I am not on the committee, and I have been listening with great interest to the debate. One thing that I picked up on from the report was about “the tension between the ‘expert’ knowledge of scientists ..…
Chamber meeting date: 29 November 2023
Pesticides (Impact on Rural Environment)
8. Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its pesticides policy, how it monitors any impact of the use of pesticides on the rural environment, including watercourses. (S6O-02805)"
Chamber meeting date: 29 November 2023
Gender-based Violence
Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "Will the member take an intervention?"
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 29 November 2023
Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
The Convener (Audrey Nicoll): "Good morning, and welcome to the 32nd meeting in 2023 of the Criminal Justice Committee. We have received no apologies. Fulton MacGregor joins us online…
Votes
How Audrey Nicoll has voted in Parliament
Find out how Audrey Nicoll has voted recently.
Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 30, 2023
Result 82 for, 32 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 23, 2023
Result 19 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Result 52 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Result 87 for, 3 against, 25 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scotland’s Housing Emergency
Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Emma Roddick, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Result 63 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Audrey Nicoll in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Audrey Nicoll has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with Police Scotland and criminal justice stakeholders to prevent criminal gangs from using so-called county lines for illegal business activities."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 December 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its pesticides policy, how it monitors any impact of the use of pesticides on the rural environment, including watercourses."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 November 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with third sector agencies to improve outcomes for vulnerable people."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 November 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how its winter preparedness plan will aim to reduce pressure on the NHS."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 November 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that the Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind for Innovation and Targeted Oil and Gas Decarbonisation will be formally adopted."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 November 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the impact of Storm Babet on communities in Aberdeenshire, Angus, Tayside and Perthshire."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 October 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its most recent assessment is of any impact of the UK-Australia free trade agreement on Scotland’s agricultural sector."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 October 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with stakeholders in the north east to discuss its Just Transition strategy."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 September 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 July 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on the latest known levels of police, public order and safety spending per person in Scotland, and on how this compares to the levels in (a) England and (b) Wales."
Answered by Angela Constance on 27 July 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its Violence Prevention Framework for Scotland."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 31 May 2023
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