MSP for Glasgow Anniesland (Constituency)
The Scottish Parliament
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Anniesland (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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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 Colm Merrick. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2026.
I am a Councillor for East Renfrewshire Council (Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG). I typically spend between two and five days per week on this role as and when required by Council business. I receive a salary of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary.
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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: 5 November 2026
2. Colm Merrick (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to address public safety concerns regarding this year’s bonfire night, particularly in relation to the work of operations amberlight and moonbeam. (S7O-00450)"
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Colm Merrick (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "I thank my MSP colleagues for making time to be here; your presence is greatly appreciated. I also extend the warmest of welcomes to our guests in the public gallery, and in particular to the apple of my eye: my favourite daughter, Anna…
Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2026
Colm Merrick (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "I thank Adam Harley for bringing to the chamber what is an important debate, and for the obvious passion and dedication that he has shown in pursuing the issue…
Chamber meeting date: 27 October 2026
3. Colm Merrick (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the BBC Scotland television channel is to be closed. (S7O-00379)"
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 7 October 2026
Colm Merrick (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP): "I would like to address the cabinet secretary. The committee has heard testimony about legal aid deserts. I am glad that the Government is committed to introducing a legal aid reform bill in year 1 of the programme for government…
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Motion ref. S7M-01881
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.3
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.5
Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 24 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.2
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 0 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: Colm Merrick, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is monitoring the progress of the Glasgow City Region £190 million investment zone, particularly with regard to any revenues being reinvested locally, and the subsequent impact on national funding and planning frameworks."
Asked by: Colm Merrick, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken to address public safety concerns regarding this year’s Bonfire Night, particularly in relation to the work of operations Amberlight and Moonbeam."
Asked by: Colm Merrick, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reports that the BBC Scotland television channel is to be closed."
Asked by: Colm Merrick, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it plans to make of any potential impact on patients and NHS boards before determining future funding arrangements in its Budget 2027-28 for the delivery of hybrid closed loop technology for people with type 1 diabetes."
Asked by: Colm Merrick, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress of Scotland’s Cladding Remediation Programme."
Asked by: Colm Merrick, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities are for social impact investment in the current parliamentary session."