Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2021 - present day
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Brunswick House
51 Wilson Street
Glasgow
G1 1UZ
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Scottish Labour
Scottish Labour
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
19 January 2023 - 02 May 2023
Member
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 - 19 January 2023
Member
17 June 2021 - 19 January 2023
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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: 9 October 2025
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "Dr Pavan Srireddy, the vice-chairman of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, has described the autism and ADHD waiting time scandal as “a public health emergency”…
Chamber meeting date: 9 October 2025
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "I thank the minister for advance sight of his statement. We all agree that the current system for young people who seek mental health support is broken and must be transformed…
Chamber meeting date: 9 October 2025
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "I extend to Mr Ross my compliments on his work to develop the bill in concert with, in particular, Annemarie Ward and Stephen Wishart. They have worked very hard on it over a number of years in the current parliamentary session…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 7 October 2025
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "Good morning. It has been really insightful to hear what our witnesses have had to say about some of the absurdities of the current system and how it militates against good patient outcomes and good outcomes for public resources…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
3. Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding the work that Social Security Scotland is engaging in to support veterans in accessing its services. (S6O-05020)"
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Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 81 for, 10 against, 23 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 87 for, 23 against, 1 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 52 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
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
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
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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: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:27 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the permitted development rights are of (a) local authorities and (b) registered social landlords in relation to social house-building, and what its position is on the greater use of these powers."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:22 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will engage with Transport Scotland, ScotRail, First Glasgow, McGill's Buses and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport regarding the possible introduction of free public transport across Glasgow for those attending the 2026 Commonwealth Games."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:22 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for its procurement of lifeline ferries, whether it will request that CMAL seek advice from the UK Government National Security Unit for Procurement regarding an assessment of any potential national security concerns in relation to any prospective non-UK based suppliers for the design and…
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:6 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 22 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to advise businesses that employ courier staff that any e-bikes being utilised must not be ridden on pedestrian footpaths and pavements."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:6 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 22 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what work is being undertaken to ensure that e-bikes on public roads and footpaths do not exceed the legal limit of 15.5mph."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:6 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 22 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is giving to local authorities to stop e-bikes being ridden on pedestrian-only footpaths and pavements."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:21 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will engage with Glasgow City Council to support any extra resource that might be necessary to expedite the contract for the refurbishment of George Square, which is due for completion at the end of August 2026, by approximately four weeks so that the location can be made available for the duration of the…
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:2 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any recent discussions with the UK Government regarding the potential legalisation of the traditional herbal medicine Ayahuasca for medicinal purposes."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:2 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 21 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what work it is carrying out with NHS Scotland to optimise the use of evidence-supported technology to detect and manage the risk factors associated with heart attacks and strokes."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged:20 October 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has undertaken of any impact that limited transparency and accountability in mental health spending has had on service provision, particularly in relation to disproportionate reductions affecting services for the most vulnerable groups, including veterans."