Scottish Labour
MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse (Constituency) 2025 - present day
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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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.
No registrable interests
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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.
No registrable interests
I am a member of Eddlewood Bowling Club.
Until my election I was a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire.
I am a Trustee of Sense Scotland.
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 December 2025
3. Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "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. (S6O-05309)"
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2025
Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "I thank the Criminal Justice Committee for bringing the debate to the chamber. I am sure that I am not alone in worrying about the rise of cybercrime in Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 11 December 2025
8. Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "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. (S6O-05282)"
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 10 December 2025
Davy Russell: "I suggest closing the petition under rule 15.7 of standing orders on the basis that the Scottish Government does not have any current plans to adjust the powers of the courts to impose absolute discharges in criminal cases…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 10 December 2025
Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "You mentioned ScotSTAR transfers. Obviously, the role of ScotSTAR will significantly increase when we move down to three units. Does ScotSTAR have the capacity…
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Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Independent. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Result 19 for, 88 against, 6 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP abstained
Disagreed
Submitted by: Martin Whitfield, South Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, December 22, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Result 84 for, 18 against, 8 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 57 for, 67 against, 1 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 1 for, 95 against, 18 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
Disagreed
Submitted by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Friday, December 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Result 119 for, 2 against, 0 abstained, 8 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: 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."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 8 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 22 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding (a) how many and (b) what proportion of care experienced people have enrolled in (i) the Open University and (b) other university education in each of the last 10 years."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to redevelop town centres across Scotland."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 August 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its definition of what constitutes "substantial" damp and mould in a home, at what threshold such conditions are considered to require remedial action by social landlords."