Scottish Labour
MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse (Constituency) 2025 - present day
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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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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.
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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.
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: 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…
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…
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…
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."
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…
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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
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
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
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
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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: 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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."