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MSP for West Scotland (Region)
05 May 2011 to present
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26 May 2026 to 25 October 2026
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19 May 2026 to 21 September 2026
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10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
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10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
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10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
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25 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
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25 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
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17 September 2024 to 08 April 2026
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18 May 2021 to 18 April 2023
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31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
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01 March 2021 to 04 May 2021
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04 March 2020 to 04 May 2021
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29 March 2018 to 04 May 2021
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29 September 2016 to 01 May 2020
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28 June 2016 to 23 April 2019
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25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
25 May 2016 to 19 December 2017
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08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016
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16 December 2014 to 23 March 2016
Scottish Labour
08 January 2015 to 23 March 2016
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10 September 2013 to 08 January 2015
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10 July 2013 to 16 December 2014
Scottish Labour
19 December 2013 to 27 February 2014
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22 December 2011 to 10 September 2013
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23 June 2011 to 03 September 2013
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20 December 2011 to 10 July 2013
Scottish Labour
01 June 2011 to 21 December 2011
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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 Bibby. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2026.
No registrable interests.
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I am a member of GMB Scotland.
I am a member of USDAW.
I am a member of Unite the Union.
I am a member of the Scottish Co-operative Party.
On 19 September 2026, I received hospitality including a lunch and ticket to the Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup courtesy of Scottish Racing (c/o Hamilton Park Racecourse Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW). The ticket and associated hospitality amounted to a total of £375+vat [registered on 15 October 2026].
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: 11 November 2026
Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "I welcome the opportunity to speak in this Scottish Labour debate on education…
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 5 November 2026
The Convener (Neil Bibby): "Good morning. I welcome everyone to the ninth meeting in session 7 of the Public Audit Committee. Agenda item 1 is a decision on taking business in private. Do members agree to take items 3 and 4 in private?Members indicated agreement."
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 5 November 2026
The Convener: "Item 2 is consideration of the Auditor General for Scotland’s report on the management of the ScotWind leasing round. I welcome our witnesses…
Chamber meeting date: 29 October 2026
7. Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic last met with representatives of the national performing companies and what issues were discussed. (S7O-00411)"
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 29 October 2026
The Convener (Neil Bibby): "Good morning. I welcome everyone to the eighth meeting in session 7 of the Public Audit Committee. Under agenda item 1, do members agree to take items 4, 5, 6 and 7 in private?Members indicated agreement."
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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 against
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 against
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 against
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 against
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact on (a) pupil attainment and (b) national attendance rates of reducing the number of pupil school days from 190 to 188 through the use of additional in-service days in the 2026-27 academic year."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether local authorities seeking approval for additional in-service days will be required to consult parents, carers, Parent Councils and school communities and, if so, whether evidence of such consultation will be required as part of the approval process."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what minimum notice period local authorities would be required to give parents and carers before scheduling any additional in-service day."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government which local authorities have so far (a) formally requested, (b) been granted, and (c) indicated that they do not intend to request up to two additional in-service days for the Curriculum Improvement Cycle."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it had with the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland and youth organisations, including the Scottish Youth Parliament, before announcing that local authorities may request up to two additional in-service days for the Curriculum Improvement Cycle."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it conducted an Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) or a Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) prior to announcing that local authorities may request up to two additional in-service days for the Curriculum Improvement Cycle and, if so, whether it will publish the results of any such assessments."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consultation it had with national parent organisations before announcing that local authorities may request up to two additional in-service days for the Curriculum Improvement Cycle."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to authorise local authorities to request additional in-service days in the 2027-28 academic year ahead of the implementation of the updated curriculum in August 2028."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what (a) training materials, (b) guidance and (c) support Education Scotland will provide to schools to ensure that additional in-service days are used consistently across local authorities."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 13 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) COSLA and (b) childcare providers regarding the (i) availability and (ii) affordability of wraparound or holiday childcare for working parents on any additional in-service days."