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: 10 November 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Neil Gray): "Two weeks ago, the first two named storms of the season hit Scotland. Storm Boelo, in particular, brought disruptive strong winds and rain to Scotland, causing power outages, flooding and issues across the transport network…
Chamber meeting date: 10 November 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Neil Gray): "I wish to make a statement on the incident that occurred at HMP and YOI Polmont on 25 September…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Neil Gray): "Of course I recognise and understand the concerns raised by the Scottish Police Federation about the impact of mental health and vulnerability-related demand on front-line policing. I have heard directly from it in that regard…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 4 November 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Neil Gray): "Good morning, and thank you very much for the invitation to take part in the committee’s pre-budget scrutiny…
Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2026
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice (Neil Gray): "The programme for government committed to making the £2 million fund to leave initiative permanent…
Read all of Neil Gray's contributions in the Debating Chamber
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Motion ref. S7M-01988
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Gethins, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 12, 2026
Result 73 for, 38 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Supported by: Jenny Young
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 69 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963.1
Submitted by: Laura Moodie, South Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 95 for, 22 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01963.3
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Result 67 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01962
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 9, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Result 70 for, 48 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Neil Gray has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01586
Motion ref. S7M-01498
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."