Former Member of Parliament
Gavin Newlands
Scottish National Party MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North
At a glanceGavin Newlands was a Scottish National Party MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North.
Early day motions
| 22 Apr 2024 | Gleniffer Thistle fundraising for Epilepsy Scotland | 7 sig. |
| 22 Apr 2024 | Scotland men’s cerebral palsy football team, world champions | 14 sig. |
| 22 Feb 2024 | Jim Carswell, Scotland cap | 10 sig. |
| 11 Dec 2023 | John Patrick Byrne | 48 sig. |
| 26 Jun 2023 | Death of Craig Brown CBE | 54 sig. |
| 5 Jun 2023 | Renfrew Football Club | 7 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Transport) · Opposition Department 7 Jan 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Wales) · Opposition Department 1 Jul 2018 – 7 Jan 2020
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) · Opposition Department 1 Jul 2018 – 7 Jan 2020
- Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Sport) · Opposition Department 7 Sep 2016 – 7 Jan 2020
Committee memberships
- Transport Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Automated Vehicles Bill [HL] 13 Mar 2024 – 19 Mar 2024
- Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL] 11 Jan 2023 – 17 Jan 2023
- High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill Select Committee (Commons) 13 Dec 2022 – 9 Jan 2023
- Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 19 Oct 2022 – 29 Nov 2022
- Justice Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Backbench Business Committee 13 Jun 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Backbench Business Committee 20 Jul 2015 – 12 May 2016
Previous seats
- Paisley and Renfrewshire North · Elected 3 times 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Paisley and Renfrewshire North 4 Jul 2024
Party affiliation
- Scottish National Party 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gavin Newlands, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Gavin Newlands?
Gavin Newlands was a Member of Parliament who represented Paisley and Renfrewshire North in the House of Commons. See Gavin Newlands's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Gavin Newlands represent?
Gavin Newlands sat as Scottish National Party. See Gavin Newlands's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Gavin Newlands represent?
Gavin Newlands was the Member of Parliament for Paisley and Renfrewshire North. See Gavin Newlands's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Gavin Newlands?
Gavin Newlands has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Gavin Newlands's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.