Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2021 - present day
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Glasgow
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
19 January 2023 - 02 May 2023
Member
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 - 19 January 2023
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17 June 2021 - 19 January 2023
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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 Paul Sweeney. The date of their initial statement was 07 June 2021.
I previously worked as an Operations Manager for BAE Systems – Naval Ships (a shipbuilding company of South Street, Scotstoun, Glasgow G14 0XN). I worked full time and my salary was between £30,001 and £35,000. I resigned from the company in September 2015 but I am registering this interest on the basis of the prejudice test having been met.
On 22 August 2024 I and a member of my staff were guests of the Royal Navy (HM Naval Base Clyde, Helensburgh, G84 8HL) for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia and then at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The value of the hospitality was £1,520. [Registered 26 September 2024]
On 13 August 2025, I and a member of my staff were guests of the Royal Navy (HM Naval Base Clyde, Helensburgh, G84 8HL) for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia and then at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The value of the hospitality was £1,574. [Registered 16 October 2025]
From 28 July 2019 and 2 August 2019, when I was a Member of the UK Parliament, I visited Beijing and Jinan, China, to participate in the 2019 Young Leaders Roundtable and to build UK-China understanding and partnership on environment and climate change issues. The costs of the visit were £1,586.50 for international flights, £292.74 for accommodation and £215.19 for transport. The costs were met by (a) The Great Britain-China Centre (a UK Government non-departmental public body of 15 Belgrave Square, Belgravia, London SW1X 8PS) with sponsorship from Prudential Plc and China International Capital Corporation (investment banks); and (b) the All-China Youth Federation (a Chinese Government Youth Organisation of 10 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing).
From 15-25 May 2023 I visited New Dehli, Agra, and Ladakh in India to participate in the Generation Next Democracy Network Programme as part of the country’s G20 celebrations. This programme for an international delegation of 38 delegates included tours and introductions to important democratic institutions in India, meetings with elected officials and cultural experiences. The purpose was to educate those nominated by Consulates in their home countries about India’s democratic structures and culture. The costs of the visit were £989 for international flights, £1,613 for accommodation, £558 for domestic flights, and £200 for hospitality. The costs were met by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) (An agency of the Indian Government, at Azad Bhawan Rd, IP Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110002). The Indian Council for Cultural Relations is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India involved in India's global cultural relations through cultural exchange with other countries. [Registered 23 June 2023, Amended interest 18 August 2023]
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As of 28 August 2025, I am a co-opted committee member of Reidvale Housing Association. The role is unremunerated. [Registered 16 September 2025]
I am a Member of the Co-operative Party's National Executive Committee. [Registered 23 October 2023]
I am a member of the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust.
I am a Member of the Fabian Society.
I am a Trustee and Director of the Glasgow City Heritage Trust.
I am a Member of Unite the Union.
I am a Chair and Trustee of the Springburn Winter Gardens Trust.
I am a Member of GMB Union.
I am a Member of the Open Labour Executive Committee. [Registered 23 October 2023]
I am a Member of the Co-operative Party.
I am a trustee of the Courtyard Pantry Enterprise (SC051688). [Registered 26 October 2023]
I am a Member of the Campaign for Socialism.
I am a Trustee of Beatroute Arts.
I am a trustee of The Egyptian Halls SCIO (administered by the Scottish Civic Trust).
I am a Member of Open Labour.
I am a Director and Council Member of the Institution of Engineers in 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: 26 February 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "::It seems incredible that Scotland’s Highlands and Islands region, which has a population of fewer than half a million people, has been awarded £10 million for a flat fare trial, which has already been tested for years in England with great success, while SPT, which covers a population of more than 2 million people, now has to compete with other…
Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "::It seems incredible that Scotland’s Highlands and Islands region, which has a population of fewer than half a million people, has been awarded £10 million for a flat fare trial, which has already been tested for years in England with great success, while SPT, which covers a population of more than 2 million people, now has to compete with other…
Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "::It seems incredible that Scotland’s Highlands and Islands region, which has a population of fewer than half a million people, has been awarded £10 million for a flat fare trial, which has already been tested for years in England with great success, while SPT, which covers a population of more than 2 million people, now has to compete with other…
Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "::It seems incredible that Scotland’s Highlands and Islands region, which has a population of fewer than half a million people, has been awarded £10 million for a flat fare trial, which has already been tested for years in England with great success, while SPT, which covers a population of more than 2 million people, now has to compete with other…
Chamber meeting date: 26 February 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "::It seems incredible that Scotland’s Highlands and Islands region, which has a population of fewer than half a million people, has been awarded £10 million for a flat fare trial, which has already been tested for years in England with great success, while SPT, which covers a population of more than 2 million people, now has to compete with other…
Find out how Paul Sweeney has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20733
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 26, 2026
Result 87 for, 0 against, 25 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20898.1
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, 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 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 51 for, 66 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20898
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 92 for, 23 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20860
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Result 66 for, 29 against, 24 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Find out what motions Paul Sweeney has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-19392
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will request that Transport Scotland undertakes additional modelling of the local and regional bypass traffic impacts of replacing the M8 Woodside Viaducts with an urban six-lane surface-level boulevard with at-grade junctions as part of its options appraisal for the potential permanent repair, replacement,…
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what evaluation it has undertaken of how radiographer and clinical radiologist staffing levels impact timely access to CT and MRI scans."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether the existing CT and MRI scanner stock across NHS boards is sufficient to meet (a) present and (b) future demand."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve timely access to CT and MRI scans, and how the impact of initiatives such as seven-day services and mobile scanning units are being evaluated."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 26 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the likelihood of meeting the March 2026 diagnostic waiting times target for radiology, in light of the most recent Public Health Scotland data."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to support registered social landlords with the costs of retrofitting the building fabric of social homes to make them energy efficient and fit for the future."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what regulations have been created for the enforcement of measures, including destruction, in relation to vehicles linked to fly-tipping, since the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 came into force."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to address habitual industrial fly-tipping."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding it has provided to local authorities to support their work to address habitual fly-tipping."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what statutory powers are available to local authorities to tackle habitual fly-tippers."