MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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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: 14 May 2026
David Linden (Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston) (SNP): "I, David Linden, do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law…
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Motion ref. S7M-00159.3
Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Edinburgh Central, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Kristopher Leask, Cara McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 15 for, 110 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159.1
Submitted by: Duncan Massey, North East Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 28 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159
Submitted by: Stephen Gethins, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Supported by: Steven Bonnar, Katie Hagmann, Jamie Hepburn, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 70 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159.5
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 25 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00159.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026
Result 16 for, 98 against, 10 abstained, 5 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: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Simita Kumar on 28 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to increase the provision of men’s sheds."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 28 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding future refurbishment works and estate improvements at Lightburn Hospital."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 28 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what leasing arrangements are in place for Shettleston Police Station."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 27 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many social homes have been built in Glasgow in each year since 2007."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 27 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much Pupil Equity Funding has been allocated to schools in Glasgow in each of the last five years."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 26 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to reduce NHS audiology waiting lists."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 26 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what disability adaptations are in place in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde facilities to accommodate female wheelchair users who require smear tests."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Gethins on 26 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what policies are in place to reduce fuel poverty in Glasgow."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 26 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the supply and demand for allotments in Glasgow."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 26 May 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it promotes menopause cafes."