MSP for Airdrie (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Airdrie (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Airdrie and Shotts (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026
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25 January 2022 to 11 March 2022
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23 June 2021 to 25 January 2022
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23 June 2021 to 25 January 2022
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17 June 2021 to 23 June 2021
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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 Neil Gray. The date of their initial statement was 11 June 2026.
No registrable interests.
On 9 April 2026, I received a single cash donation of £250 from Robert Hill Jr to meet my election expenses in relation to my election to the Scottish Parliament. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 9 April 2026.
On 14 April 2026, I received a single cash donation of £100 from Linda Hill to meet my election expenses in relation to my election to the Scottish Parliament. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 14 April 2026.
On 30 April 2026, I received a single cash donation of £500 from Margaret Hughes to meet my election expenses in relation to my election to the Scottish Parliament. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 30 April 2026.
On 20 April 2026, I received a single cash donation of £10,000 from George and Annette Bell to meet my election expenses in relation to my election to the Scottish Parliament. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 20 April 2026.
On 5 April 2026, I received a single cash donation of £250 from Hydracat (a drilling company; of 18a Biggar Road, Cleland, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML1 5PB) to meet my election expenses in relation to my election to the Scottish Parliament. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 5 April 2026.
No registrable interests.
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My wife is a local authority Equity Development Officer.
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: 1 October 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Neil Gray): "Although operational delivery of policing, including engagement with partners, is a matter for the chief constable, I absolutely recognise that effective community policing depends on strong partnership working between Police Scotland and a range of partners, including local authorities, health services and the third sector. The Scottish Government…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Neil Gray): "I very much recognise the challenges that are raised. Overcrowding has serious consequences for our prisons and has an impact on important rehabilitative work…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Neil Gray): "As, I am sure, Mr Bannerman is aware, immigration policy is reserved and the Home Office is responsible for the United Kingdom immigration system, including data relating to student visas, and for compliance and enforcement activity across the UK…
Chamber meeting date: 30 September 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Neil Gray): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app is reconnecting to the platform. I want to make sure that my no vote was recorded."
Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Neil Gray): "The allocation and deployment of police resources are operational matters for the chief constable, with oversight provided by the Scottish Police Authority. For our part, the Scottish Government is investing record funding of more than £1…
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Find out how Neil Gray has voted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01395
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Supported by: Hannah Mary Goodlad
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 1, 2026
Result 70 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01395.1
Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 1, 2026
Result 9 for, 109 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01395.2
Submitted by: Malcolm Offord, West Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 1, 2026
Result 27 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01395.4
Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 1, 2026
Result 69 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01395.5
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 1, 2026
Result 26 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Neil Gray has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 25 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support public sector employers to pilot a four-day working week."
Asked by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 January 2022
Current Status: Answered by Shona Robison on 24 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated to North Lanarkshire Council to build council housing in each year since 1999."
Asked by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 January 2022
Asked by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 January 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 20 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it and Transport Scotland have had with ScotRail and Network Rail regarding the accessibility of Shotts railway station."
Asked by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 22 December 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what support and treatment is available for people diagnosed with phenylketonuria."
Asked by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 8 December 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 December 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in NHS Lanarkshire."
Asked by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 November 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 November 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the roll-out of the new Child Disability Payment."
Asked by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 November 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 November 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact its revised rules on the use of fireworks have had on antisocial behaviour complaints related to bonfire night."
Asked by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 20 October 2021
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 October 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its policies and actions across government to support the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and how these have been impacted by the reported cross-sector labour shortages."
Asked by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 September 2021
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 14 October 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how many children in the Airdrie and Shotts constituency it expects will receive support from the proposed expansion of child winter heating assistance."