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
Deputy Convener
Member
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16 June 2026 to 17 June 2026
Member
11 June 2026 to 16 June 2026
Member
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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: 18 June 2026
David Linden (Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the adequacy of provision for Islamic cemeteries and burial grounds in Scotland, including the support or guidance that it provides to local authorities in meeting the needs of Muslim communities. (S7O-00096)"
Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2026
David Linden (Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston) (SNP): "I commend ministers for their incredibly tight fiscal management.I am particularly interested in the social security and social justice aspects of the figures. Scotland now has 17 devolved benefits…
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
David Linden (Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston) (SNP): "You have been called worse."
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 17 June 2026
David Linden (Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston) (SNP): "My constituency includes HMP Barlinnie, which is Scotland’s largest prison, so there will be occasions when I will ask questions in my capacity as a member of the committee and also as the constituency MSP for Riddrie."
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 17 June 2026
David Linden: "I am very grateful, convener…
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Motion ref. S7M-00397
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 108 for, 10 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00380
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 102 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367.4
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 10 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 23 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 93 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
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: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the Trading Standards Workforce Survey of 2025, which was prepared by the Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 26 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the average annual occupancy rate has been at HMP Castle Huntly in each year since 2016."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 4 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support and promote modern apprenticeships in regulatory services."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to support teachers and educators to deliver anti-racism education, including to ensure that they are able to do so without facing undue pressure or criticism."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to organisations that promote Global Citizenship Education."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote Global Citizenship Education within the Curriculum for Excellence."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to promote Global Citizenship Education within the tertiary education sector."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider adopting the principles of the European Declaration on Global Education to 2050."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent meetings ministers have had with organisations that promote Global Citizenship Education."
Asked by: David Linden, Glasgow Baillieston and Shettleston, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the adequacy of the level of training provided to GPs on (a) the treatment and (b) symptoms of postural tachycardia syndrome."