Pauline McNeill
Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Glasgow Kelvin (Constituency) 1999 - 2011
About Pauline McNeill
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6475
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Cross-party groups
Pauline is a member of 6 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Aviation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Palestine
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Pauline has 1 parliamentary and government role
Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund
Chair
Party Roles
Pauline has 1 party role
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Pauline has had 32 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
14 June 2017 - 29 March 2022
Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund
Trustee
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Labour
01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Housing
Scottish Labour
16 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Social Security Committee
Deputy Convener
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Equalities
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Housing
Scottish Labour
04 October 2018 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Social Security
Scottish Labour
02 September 2019 - 01 March 2021
Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
28 June 2016 - 25 September 2019
Local Government and Communities Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 10 September 2019
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
09 January 2018 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
08 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 16 June 2016
Social Security Committee
Member
27 October 2009 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs
Scottish Labour
16 September 2008 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Labour
16 September 2008 - 27 October 2009
Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations
Scottish Labour
17 September 2007 - 16 September 2008
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Labour
13 June 2007 - 20 September 2007
Education Lifelong Learning and Culture Committee
Member
18 May 2007 - 17 September 2007
Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People
Scottish Labour
10 June 2003 - 02 April 2007
conveners group
Member
10 June 2003 - 02 April 2007
Justice 1 Committee
Convener
04 June 2003 - 10 June 2003
Justice 1 Committee
Member
24 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Justice 2 Committee
Convener
06 January 2003 - 31 March 2003
conveners group
Member
24 January 2001 - 05 January 2003
Conveners Liaison Group
Member
08 January 2001 - 24 January 2001
Justice 2 Committee
Member
18 January 2000 - 07 January 2001
Public Petitions Committee
Deputy Convener
17 June 1999 - 07 January 2001
Justice and Home Affairs Committee
Member
17 June 1999 - 18 January 2000
Public Petitions Committee
Member
Register of interests
Pauline'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 Pauline McNeill. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the GMB Trade Union.
From 20 to 22 August 2016 I was in London for a speaking engagement at a conference on the subject of Yemen. The cost of my travel to and from London was £208 and the cost of my accommodation was approximately £355. These costs were met by members of the Yemeni community. I do not consider that this visit meets the prejudice test.
I stood for election as a member of the Scottish Co-Operative party.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Pauline McNeill 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: 16 May 2024
Glasgow Low-emission Zone (Taxis)
7. Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council and representatives of the taxi trade, in light of reports of potentially significant job losses in the sector as a result of the implementation of the low-emission zone. (S6O-03450)"
Chamber meeting date: 15 May 2024
Post Office (Horizon System)
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "Scottish Labour welcomes the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill. Will the cabinet secretary consider that there might be related offences…
Chamber meeting date: 9 May 2024
Mobile Phone Use (School Guidance)
6. Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask—Interruption."
Chamber meeting date: 9 May 2024
Post Office Horizon System
6. Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service continued to prosecute postmasters when there was evidence that the Horizon computer system used by the Post Office was flawed. (S6F-03095)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
Business Motions
Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab): "Apologies, Presiding Officer—I do not want to speak at the moment."
Votes
How Pauline McNeill has voted in Parliament
Find out how Pauline McNeill has voted recently.
Stand Up for Teaching
Submitted by: Liam Kerr, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Supported by: Roz McCall
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 29 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Scotland’s Housing Emergency
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, May 13, 2024
Supported by: Sarah Boyack, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 95 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Stand Up for Teaching
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 62 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Stand Up for Teaching
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, May 13, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 62 for, 61 against, 1 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scotland’s Housing Emergency
Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Result 69 for, 33 against, 22 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Pauline McNeill in Parliament
Find out what motions Pauline McNeill has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Pauline McNeill has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to increase funding for the provision of palliative care of children, including to (a) ensure that (i) children’s community nursing teams are fully staffed and (ii) children’s hospices are sustainably funded and (b) create the post of specialist practitioner."
Answer expected on 31 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 15 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the amount of time that Police Scotland currently spends responding to calls related to mental health issues."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what action it is taking to ensure equity of palliative care services for children."
Answer expected on 30 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Glasgow City Council and representatives of the taxi trade, in light of reports of potentially significant job losses in the sector as a result of the implementation of the Low Emission Zone."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 7 May 2024
"To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government’s response is to reports that the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service continued to prosecute postmasters when there was evidence that the Horizon computer system used by the Post Office was flawed."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether it supports a full review and inquiry into the closure of Glasgow East Women's Aid, in light of recent reports of alleged financial irregularities at the service made by Unite members."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 2 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it withdrew or withheld any public funds that had been allocated to Glasgow East Women's Aid, in light of its recent closure."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 2 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 23 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has any concerns regarding the management of the closure of Glasgow East Women’s Aid services, in light of reports of planned legal action by Unite on behalf of staff of the charity."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 2 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to issue guidance to schools encouraging them to prohibit the use of mobile phones by pupils."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 May 2024
Asked by: McNeill, Pauline, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 3 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the recent 8.7% increase in ScotRail fares is above the rate of inflation."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 30 April 2024
See all of Pauline McNeill's questions submitted in Parliament