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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Davy Russell

Scottish Labour

MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse (Constituency) 2025 - present day

About Davy Russell

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Register of interests

Davy'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 Davy Russell. The date of their initial statement was 12 June 2025.

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Heritable property

I own a flat in the South Lanarkshire Council area with a market value of between £100,001 - £150,000. I do not receive any income from this property.

Interest in shares

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Voluntary

I am a member of Eddlewood Bowling Club.

I am a Trustee of Sense Scotland.

Until my election I was a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Davy Russell 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.

Bank of Scotland (Branch Closures)

Chamber meeting date: 24 March 2026

Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "I must thank Clare Haughey for bringing this debate to Parliament, as bank closures have also been a big issue in part of my constituency. I will also mention Councillor Ricky Nelson, who has worked closely with me on the issue…

Bank of Scotland Branch Closures

Chamber meeting date: 24 March 2026

Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "I must thank Clare Haughey for bringing this debate to Parliament, as bank closures have also been a big issue in part of my constituency. I will also mention Councillor Ricky Nelson, who has worked closely with me on the issue…

Bank of Scotland Branch Closures

Chamber meeting date: 24 March 2026

Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "I must thank Clare Haughey for bringing this debate to Parliament, as bank closures have also been a big issue in part of my constituency. I will also mention Councillor Ricky Nelson, who has worked closely with me on the issue…

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Chamber meeting date: 12 March 2026

Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect either. I would have voted no."

Specialist Neonatal Units (Centralisation) (PE2099)

Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 11 March 2026

Davy Russell: "I would keep it open. One of the reasons why is that the Government has not explained how it will finance all of this, from infrastructure to ambulance resources—it has no idea. I submitted a freedom of information request…

Votes

How Davy Russell has voted in Parliament

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Railways Bill - UK Legislation

Motion ref. S6M-21168

Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, March 20, 2026

Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 91 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21120

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 121 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21103

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21104

Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 71 Amendment 47

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 19, 2026

Result 22 for, 84 against, 1 abstained, 22 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Davy Russell has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6O-05523

Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 11 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the changes to automatic early release for certain prisoners, what additional support will be available to parole services and services that support victims."

Question reference: S6O-05451

Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 28 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how its employability programmes support parents of children aged nine months to three years to return to work, in light of the lack of funded childcare for this age group."

Question reference: S6O-05361

Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 7 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the rates of young people not in education, employment or training."

Question reference: S6O-05309

Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 10 December 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to further support the Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future beyond its current three-year cycle in order to continue to grow the number of childminders across Scotland."

Question reference: S6O-05282

Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 3 December 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Shelter Scotland statistics stating that there are 109,000 families on waiting lists for social housing."

Question reference: S6W-42028

Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 19 November 2025

Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 1 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce legislation to end ticket resales in Scotland for profit, in light of the UK Government's recently announced plans."

Question reference: S6O-05200

Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 19 November 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what specific action it has taken to address waiting lists for hip and knee replacement surgeries."

Question reference: S6O-05135

Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 5 November 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve working conditions for employees of the Scottish Prison Service."

Question reference: S6O-05097

Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 29 October 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support new farmers and crofters in South Lanarkshire."

Question reference: S6O-05060

Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 22 October 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 October 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on any potential impact of the recently reported decline in the number of computer studies teachers on employment in the technology and digital sectors."