MSP for Bathgate (Constituency)
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MSP for Bathgate (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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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 Pauline Stafford. The date of their initial statement was 11 June 2026.
I am a Councillor for West Lothian Council (of Howden South Road, Livingston EH54 6FF). I spend in the region of 20 hours per week on this role although this is highly variable from week to week. I receive a salary and use of a mobile phone, laptop and tablet. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary.
Prior to my election, I was a staff musicianship tutor at the National Youth Choir of Scotland (a musical organisation; of 3rd Floor (Centre), Savoy House, 140 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3DH). I spent 2 hours per week during term time on this role and earned between £1,001 and £2,000 per annum. I am no longer employed in this role and on 28 May 2026 I received a final payment of £68.36.
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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: 5 November 2026
Pauline Stafford (Bathgate) (SNP): "I draw members’ attention to my entry in the register of members’ interests as a sitting councillor in West Lothian Council…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Pauline Stafford (Bathgate) (SNP): "I draw members’ attention to my entry in the register of members’ interests as a sitting councillor in West Lothian Council…
Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026
5. Pauline Stafford (Bathgate) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure Scotland’s food supply chain is secure and resilient. (S7O-00429)"
Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026
Pauline Stafford (Bathgate) (SNP): "According to the Resolution Foundation,“the Chancellor delivered a scattergun Budget that did little to address the sharp challenges facing Britain…
Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2026
Pauline Stafford (Bathgate) (SNP): "I, too, welcome Police Scotland’s recent week of action to target illegal e-bikes and scooters, and I hope that it continues to pursue that issue with the same level of focus.My question is along the same lines as Pauline McNeill’s question…
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Find out how Pauline Stafford has voted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01881
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.3
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.5
Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 24 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.2
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Pauline Stafford has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Pauline Stafford, Bathgate, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what statutory requirements are placed on landlords to investigate reports from tenants of potential structural defects, movement, subsidence, cracking, roof failure or other concerns affecting the structural integrity of a rented property."
Asked by: Pauline Stafford, Bathgate, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in implementing recommendation 36 of the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2), which called for a national review of freight parking and rest areas to better understand the barriers to their development, whether the review has been completed, what its findings were, and what…
Asked by: Pauline Stafford, Bathgate, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 29 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what requirements are placed on landlords to instruct an appropriately qualified structural engineer or other suitably qualified professional to assess a property where a tenant reports concerns regarding the structural stability of the building."
Asked by: Pauline Stafford, Bathgate, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Kirsten Oswald on 29 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of reports that 93 e-bikes seized by Police Scotland in 2025 were subsequently sold at auction."
Asked by: Pauline Stafford, Bathgate, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Kirsten Oswald on 29 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider introducing a dedicated portal to enable and encourage the public to easily report the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters."
Asked by: Pauline Stafford, Bathgate, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure Scotland's food supply chain is secure and resilient."
Asked by: Pauline Stafford, Bathgate, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership and NHS Lothian regarding the availability of respite care for children with complex medical needs in West Lothian."
Asked by: Pauline Stafford, Bathgate, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on local government finances of decisions by certain local authorities to restrict cross-boundary funded early learning and childcare placements."
Asked by: Pauline Stafford, Bathgate, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to strengthen regulations relating to vape retailers and the sale of vaping products."
Asked by: Pauline Stafford, Bathgate, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with Police Scotland regarding efforts to deal with antisocial and criminal behaviour involving illegal e-bikes, e-scooters and off-road motorbikes in West Lothian and across Scotland."
See all of Pauline Stafford's questions submitted in Parliament