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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Neil Bibby

Scottish Labour

MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2011 - present day

About Neil Bibby

Contact details

Contact online

Website: NeilBibby.com

X (previously known as Twitter): @NeilBibby

Facebook: Neil's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6385
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Suite 1002, Mile End Mill
12 Seedhill Road
Paisley
PA1 1JS

Phone: 0141 889 0457
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Neil is a member of 4 cross-party groups

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

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Horseracing and Bloodstock Industries

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Towns and Town Centres

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Visual Impairment

Deputy Convener

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Neil has 1 parliamentary and government role

Committee Of The Regions UK Contact Group

Member

Party Roles

Neil has 3 party roles

Party Spokesperson on Constitution

Scottish Labour

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Labour

Party Spokesperson on External Affairs

Scottish Labour

Previous roles

Neil has had 20 previous roles

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

18 May 2021 - 18 April 2023

parliamentary bureau

Member

31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Parliamentary Business

Scottish Labour

31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Transport

Scottish Labour

01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Justice

Scottish Labour

29 March 2018 - 04 May 2021

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Substitute Member

04 March 2020 - 04 May 2021

Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee

Member

29 September 2016 - 01 May 2020

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

28 June 2016 - 23 April 2019

Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Substitute Member

25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Transport

Scottish Labour

25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Town Centres

Scottish Labour

08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016

Finance Committee

Member

16 December 2014 - 23 March 2016

Chief Whip

Scottish Labour

08 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

Welfare Reform Committee

Substitute Member

10 September 2013 - 08 January 2015

Education and Culture Committee

Deputy Convener

10 July 2013 - 16 December 2014

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People

Scottish Labour

19 December 2013 - 27 February 2014

European and External Relations Committee

Substitute Member

22 December 2011 - 10 September 2013

Education and Culture Committee

Member

23 June 2011 - 03 September 2013

Public Audit Committee

Substitute Member

20 December 2011 - 10 July 2013

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Children

Scottish Labour

01 June 2011 - 21 December 2011

Public Petitions Committee

Member

Register of interests

Neil'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 Neil Bibby. The date of their initial statement was 08 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

On 1 February 2018 I received 150 bottles of beer from Tennent Caledonian Breweries Wholesale Limited (a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded alcoholic drinks of 10 Compton Way, North Newmoor Industrial Estate, Irvine, KA11 4HU). The bottles of beer were used to promote my proposed Tied Pubs (Code and Adjudicator) (Scotland) Bill. I estimate the value of this in kind support for the beer bottles and labels to be approximately £450.

On 17 February 2017 I launched the consultation on my proposed Tied Pubs (Code and Adjudicator) (Scotland) Bill. Since then I have received in kind support and expect to receive further in kind support from the GMB Scotland (a Trade Union, of Fountain House, 1/3 Woodside Crescent, Glasgow, G3 7JU) and Tennent Caledonian Breweries Wholesale Limited (a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded alcoholic drinks of 10 Compton Way, North Newmoor Industrial Estate, Irvine, KA11 4HU). The value of in kind support received from GMB Scotland is estimated to be just over £300. In addition I have received in kind support from Tennent Caledonian Breweries Wholesale Limited for design work, creation of a website and general media support. The value of the in kind support from Tennent Caledonian Breweries Wholesale Limited is estimated to cost around £5,000. I established that the donation was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 17 February 2017.

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

On 23 September 2023, I and a guest received hospitality including lunch and tickets to the Ayr Gold Cup courtesy of Scottish Racing (c/o Hamilton Park Racecourse Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW). The tickets and associated hospitality amounted to a total of £756. [Registered 19 October 2023]

On 15 December 2024, I and a guest received tickets to the President's Suite at Hampden Park for the Scottish League Cup Final courtesy of the Scottish Professional Football League (Hampden Park, Glasgow, G42 9DE). The value of the tickets and hospitality received is estimated to be £350. [Registered 13 January 2025]

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), provided in kind support for events aimed at promoting my proposed Tied Pubs (Code and Adjudicator) (Scotland) Bill. The value of this support is estimated to be less than £300.

I am a member of the Scottish Co-operative Party.

On 24 November 2024 I attended Murrayfield Stadium for the Scotland v Australia match as a guest of Vodafone Ltd (The Speechmark, 114 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0BE). The value of the ticket and hospitality is estimated to be £550. [Registered16 December 2024]

On 2 November 2024, I and a guest received tickets to the President’s Suite at Murrayfield for the Scotland v Fiji match courtesy of the Scottish Rugby Union (Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ). The value of the ticket is estimated to be £300 per person, the total is estimated to be £600 for myself and my guest. [Registered 8 November 2024]

On 21 July 2024 I and a guest received hospitality including lunch and tickets to the Open Golf Championships courtesy of R&A Championships Limited (Beach House, Golf Place, St Andrews, KY16 9JA). The tickets and associated hospitality amounted to a total of £900. [Registered 29 July 2024]

On 12 September 2023 I attended Hampden Park Stadium for the Scotland vs England friendly match as a guest of Channel 4 Television Corporation (a broadcasting company of 124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX). The ticket and associated hospitality amounted to a total of £478. [Registered 15 September 2023]

I am a member of Unite the Union.

I am a member of GMB Scotland.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Neil Bibby 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.

Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2025

Libraries

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "Access to libraries is hugely important for people of all ages, but it is of particular importance for our children and young people…

Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2025

Libraries

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "Access to libraries is hugely important for people of all ages, but it is of particular importance for our children and young people…

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 2 October 2025

Transparency of Intergovernmental Activity

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "This morning, we have heard a lot about Governments not telling us things—that they do not give the Parliament information and do not tell industry about matters that are being discussed…

Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2025

Mobile Phones in Schools

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "I welcome the opportunity to speak in support of Pam Duncan-Glancy’s motion, which calls for mobile phones to be banned for learners in school classrooms…

Chamber meeting date: 30 September 2025

Housing (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes."

Votes

How Neil Bibby has voted in Parliament

Find out how Neil Bibby has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-19269

Approval of SSI

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Result 51 for, 25 against, 33 abstained, 20 did not vote

MSP abstained

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-19268

Suspension of Standing Orders

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Result 85 for, 0 against, 26 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-19253

Backing Scotland’s Colleges and Apprenticeships

Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 6, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Result 61 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-19253.2

Backing Scotland’s Colleges and Apprenticeships

Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Result 60 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-19253.3

Backing Scotland’s Colleges and Apprenticeships

Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Supported by: Natalie Don-Innes, Kate Forbes, Jenny Gilruth, Ben Macpherson
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Result 61 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Neil Bibby has asked

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

Question reference: S6W-40756

Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged:25 September 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 October 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure that migraine is recognised as a serious condition, in the context of welfare applications."

Question reference: S6W-40648

Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged:18 September 2025

Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 30 September 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how much it is spending on bringing the Tour de France to Scotland in 2027."

Question reference: S6W-39529

Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged:24 July 2025

Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 15 August 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider using the Teckal exemption for the direct award of the (a) the MV Lord of the Isles replacement and (b) round 2 of the Small Vessel Replacement Programme contract to Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow…

Question reference: S6W-39530

Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged:24 July 2025

Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 15 August 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Ferguson Marine meets the (a) control and (b) functional test for applying the Teckal exemption."

Question reference: S6W-39527

Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged:23 July 2025

Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 13 August 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow’s turnover came from public entities, such as the Scottish Government, CMAL or Transport Scotland, in each year since it was taken into public ownership."

Question reference: S6W-38493

Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged:9 June 2025

Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 23 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will encourage regularly funded organisations to adopt the use of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Fair Work for Freelancers Checklist within the STUC report, Freelance and Forgotten: a report on worker exploitation in Scotland’s creative industries."

Question reference: S6W-38495

Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged:9 June 2025

Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 23 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will give Creative Scotland a role in monitoring and enforcing fair working practices within the sector, in light of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) report, Freelance and Forgotten: a report on worker exploitation in Scotland’s creative industries."

Question reference: S6W-38494

Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged:9 June 2025

Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 23 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will revise its Fair Work First Guidance to account for freelancers, in light of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) report, Freelance and Forgotten: a report on worker exploitation in Scotland’s creative industries."

Question reference: S6O-04605

Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged:23 April 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met CMAL and what issues were discussed."

Question reference: S6W-36134

Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour

Date lodged:25 March 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 April 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how the hospice care sector will be factored into the structural processes around the Agenda for Change and medical pay awards agreed in its Budget for 2025-26 to ensure that they can achieve ongoing pay parity with NHS levels."

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