Audrey Nicoll
Scottish National Party
MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine (Constituency) 2021 - present day
About Audrey Nicoll
Contact details
Contact online
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5490
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
51 Victoria Road
Aberdeen
AB11 9LS
Phone: 01224 876743
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Committees
Audrey is a member of 2 committees
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee
Substitute Member
Criminal Justice Committee
Convener
Cross-party groups
Audrey is a member of 7 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Mental Health
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Oil and Gas
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scots Language
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Audrey has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Audrey does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Audrey had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
Criminal Justice Committee
Member
Register of interests
Audrey'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 Audrey Nicoll. The date of their initial statement was 26 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until 5 May 2022, I was a Councillor for Aberdeen City Council (of Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1FY). I spent around 15-25 hours per week on this role. I received a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration was between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. [Amended interest 2 June 2022].
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 14 February 2023]
On 28 September 2022, I purchased a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £200,001-£250,000 from which I receive no rental income. I own a 50% share of the property. [Registered 30 September 2022]
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
Until 31 March 2021 I was a volunteer with Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
Until 1 May 2021 I was a Child Protection Officer at Aberdeen Grammar Rugby.
Until 5 May 2022, I was a member of the Alcohol Drug Partnership, Aberdeen. [Amended interest 7 June 2022]
I am a member of the Scottish National Party.
Until 5 May 2022, I was a member of the Violence Against Women Forum, Aberdeen. [Amended interest 7 June 2022]
On 29 July 2022, I accepted the Scottish Renewables invitation to visit the Vattenfall European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre in Aberdeen Bay preceded by lunch at the Silver Darling Restaurant, Aberdeen. The value of this hospitality was below the discretion threshold. [Registered 24 September 2022]
On 25 August 2022, I attended the Scottish Renewables Net-Zero Energy Transition Awards 2022 at the Chester Hotel, Aberdeen. The value of this hospitality was below the discretion threshold. [Registered 24 September 2022]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Audrey Nicoll 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.
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 24 May 2023
Discontinuance of Cornton Vale Prison (Scotland) Order 2023 (SSI 2023/132)
The Convener: "Agenda item 5 is consideration of a negative instrument, the Discontinuance of Cornton Vale Prison (Scotland) Order 2023 (SSI 2023/132). I refer members to paper 3…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 24 May 2023
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener (Audrey Nicoll): "A very good morning, and welcome to the Criminal Justice Committee’s 16th meeting in 2023. There are no apologies. Our first agenda item is a decision on taking business in private…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 24 May 2023
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
The Convener: "Our next item of business is consideration of the legislative consent memorandum on the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 24 May 2023
Priorities in the Justice Sector and an Action Plan
The Convener: "Our next agenda item concerns consideration of follow-up correspondence received as part of our regular review of the action plan and the priorities for reform of the justice sector in this session. I refer members to paper 2…
Chamber meeting date: 23 May 2023
Decision Time
Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I seemed to lose my connection. I would have voted no."
Votes
How Audrey Nicoll has voted in Parliament
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Let's Talk Education – The National Discussion
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Result 29 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Michael Matheson, Falkirk West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 47 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Hospital at Home Programme in Scotland
Submitted by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Result 17 for, 94 against, 3 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Ending Violence in Scottish Schools
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Natalie Don
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Result 93 for, 18 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Audrey Nicoll in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Audrey Nicoll has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its Violence Prevention Framework for Scotland."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 31 May 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to ensure the involvement of Scotland's financial sector in efforts to tackle the climate emergency."
Taken in the Chamber on 11 May 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress is being made in the use of diversion from prosecution in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 April 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2023
"To ask the First Minister, in light of his recent visit to the Port of Aberdeen, what engagement he has had with the business community since taking office."
Taken in the Chamber on 20 April 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact it anticipates that the increase in inflation to 10.4% will have on the delivery of the priority outcomes set out in the Covid Recovery Strategy."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 March 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the work of the Independent Advisory Group on New and Emerging Technologies in Policing."
Answered by Keith Brown on 22 February 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with stakeholders regarding retraining and upskilling the north east energy sector workforce."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 January 2023
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the progress of the implementation of the recommendations from the Independent Review of Complaints Handling, Investigations and Misconduct Issues in Relation to Policing."
Answered by Keith Brown on 13 December 2022
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has recently had with the Scottish Resilience Partnership in preparation for the winter."
Taken in the Chamber on 15 December 2022
Asked by: Nicoll, Audrey, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government, with regard to flooding in Scotland, what engagement it has had with the UK Government to mitigate the Great Risk Transfer, as described in a recent David Hume Institute report."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 December 2022
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