Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
22 June 2021 - 10 October 2024
Deputy Convener
28 June 2023 - 27 September 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
22 September 2021 - 08 September 2022
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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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: 16 January 2025
Russell Findlay: "Although apologies are welcome, as is commending staff, change is required. The report confirms that hospital overcrowding is at dangerous levels, with one nurse saying: “I work in what is supposed to be a 32 bed ..…
Chamber meeting date: 9 January 2025
1. Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con): "John Swinney said this week that, if his budget does not pass, we are playing “right into the hands of Elon Musk.” Yes, you heard that right…
Chamber meeting date: 7 January 2025
Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con): "Everyone here wants to reduce and, we hope, eradicate child poverty. What we are debating is how best to achieve that, which is where we differ…
Chamber meeting date: 19 December 2024
1. Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con): "In criminal cases, prosecutors often strike plea deals with defence lawyers…
Chamber meeting date: 12 December 2024
1. Russell Findlay (West Scotland) (Con): "Scotland’s schools are critical to the fortunes and future of our country, but after 17 years of Scottish National Party rule, pupils and teachers are being failed…
Find out how Russell Findlay has voted recently.
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Result 83 for, 35 against, 7 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Supported by: Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Result 63 for, 55 against, 7 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Result 69 for, 30 against, 26 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Natalie Don-Innes, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Result 68 for, 31 against, 25 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Result 52 for, 72 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Russell Findlay has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Findlay, Russell, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 January 2025
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 January 2025
Asked by: Findlay, Russell, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 January 2025
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 January 2025
Asked by: Findlay, Russell, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 January 2025
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 January 2025
Asked by: Findlay, Russell, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 December 2024
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 December 2024
Asked by: Findlay, Russell, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 9 December 2024
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 December 2024
Asked by: Findlay, Russell, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 December 2024
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 December 2024
Asked by: Findlay, Russell, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 November 2024
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 November 2024
Asked by: Findlay, Russell, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 November 2024
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 November 2024
Asked by: Findlay, Russell, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 November 2024
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 14 November 2024
Asked by: Findlay, Russell, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 4 November 2024
"Question to be taken in Chamber."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
See all of Russell Findlay's questions submitted in Parliament