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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Paul Sweeney

Scottish Labour

MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2021 - present day

About Paul Sweeney

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6388
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Brunswick House
51 Wilson Street
Glasgow
G1 1UZ

Committees

Cross-party groups

Paul is a member of 18 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on China

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Civil Nuclear Industry

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Credit Unions

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on France

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Japan

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Maritime and Shipbuilding

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Migration

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Skills

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Space

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Paul does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Paul has 2 party roles

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Mental Health

Scottish Labour

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Veterans

Scottish Labour

Previous roles

Paul has had 6 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

19 January 2023 - 02 May 2023

Health Social Care and Sport Committee

Member

22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023

Economy and Fair Work Committee

Substitute Member

31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Labour

31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Finance

Scottish Labour

17 June 2021 - 19 January 2023

Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 19 January 2023

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Member

Register of interests

Paul's register of interests

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.

Remuneration and related undertaking

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.

Gifts

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]

Overseas visits

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]

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests.

Interest in shares

No registrable interests.

Voluntary

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.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Paul Sweeney has said in Parliament

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.

Franchising (Public Transport)

Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026

Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "Glaswegians are paying the highest bus fares in any British city, at £6.30 for a day ticket and £3.25 for a single. We desperately need bus franchising to be sped up so that it can be implemented in greater Glasgow…

Franchising (Public Transport)

Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026

Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "Glaswegians are paying the highest bus fares in any British city, at £6.30 for a day ticket and £3.25 for a single. We desperately need bus franchising to be sped up so that it can be implemented in greater Glasgow…

Franchising (Public Transport)

Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026

Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "Glaswegians are paying the highest bus fares in any British city, at £6.30 for a day ticket and £3.25 for a single. We desperately need bus franchising to be sped up so that it can be implemented in greater Glasgow…

Franchising (Public Transport)

Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026

Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "Glaswegians are paying the highest bus fares in any British city, at £6.30 for a day ticket and £3.25 for a single. We desperately need bus franchising to be sped up so that it can be implemented in greater Glasgow…

Franchising (Public Transport)

Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026

Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "Glaswegians are paying the highest bus fares in any British city, at £6.30 for a day ticket and £3.25 for a single. We desperately need bus franchising to be sped up so that it can be implemented in greater Glasgow…

Votes

How Paul Sweeney has voted in Parliament

Find out how Paul Sweeney has voted recently.

Business Programme

Motion ref. S6M-20826.1

Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, 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, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Approval of SSI

Motion ref. S6M-20827

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

Motion ref. S6M-20820.2

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports

Motion ref. S6M-20819.3

Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

Motion ref. S6M-20820.3

Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 75 for, 47 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Paul Sweeney has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6W-43829

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 18 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many mental health workers are currently employed in general practice, broken down by NHS board."

Question reference: S6O-05548

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 18 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what recent assessment it has made of the finance available for commercial shipbuilding projects at Scottish shipyards, including how the competitiveness of this compares with that of other European nations with commercial shipbuilding industries. R"

Question reference: S6W-43717

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has undertaken a review of the effectiveness of the measures in the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024 to tackle habitual fly-tipping."

Question reference: S6W-43723

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what work has taken place on littering and fly-tipping since the publication of the National Litter and Flytipping Strategy."

Question reference: S6W-43725

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what actions are being taken to address habitual industrial fly-tipping."

Question reference: S6W-43719

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many convictions for fly-tipping there were in each year from 2019 to 2025."

Question reference: S6W-43727

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has conducted any studies into any mental health impacts on residents living near areas that are affected by habitual fly-tipping."

Question reference: S6W-43722

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many fixed penalty fines for fly-tipping have been issued by Scotland's national parks since 1 April 2025."

Question reference: S6W-43726

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what funding it has provided to local authorities to support their work to address habitual fly-tipping."

Question reference: S6W-43721

Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour

Date lodged: 13 February 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 27 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what statutory powers are available to local authorities to tackle habitual fly-tippers."