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At a glance Neil Gray is a Scottish National Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for Airdrie.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Neil Gray did not vote in 103. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out. At Holyrood an abstention is a deliberate recorded vote, distinct from not voting at all.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Voting record
The most recent divisions Neil Gray voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Affordable Bus Fares | For |
Register of interests
From the Scottish Parliament's Register of Interests. Shown as registered; nothing is added or interpreted.
Controlled transactions1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Gifts5
- On 14 April 2026, I received a single cash donation of £100 from Linda Hill to meet my election expenses in relation to my election to the Scottish Parliament. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 14 April 2026. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
- On 9 April 2026, I received a single cash donation of £250 from Robert Hill Jr to meet my election expenses in relation to my election to the Scottish Parliament. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 9 April 2026. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
- On 5 April 2026, I received a single cash donation of £250 from Hydracat (a drilling company; of 18a Biggar Road, Cleland, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, Scotland, ML1 5PB) to meet my election expenses in relation to my election to the Scottish Parliament. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 5 April 2026. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
- On 30 April 2026, I received a single cash donation of £500 from Margaret Hughes to meet my election expenses in relation to my election to the Scottish Parliament. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 30 April 2026. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
- On 20 April 2026, I received a single cash donation of £10,000 from George and Annette Bell to meet my election expenses in relation to my election to the Scottish Parliament. I established that it was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 20 April 2026. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Heritable property1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Interest in shares1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Overseas visits1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking1
- No registrable interests. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Voluntary1
- My wife is a local authority Equity Development Officer. (lodged 11 Jun 2026)
Questions
Neil Gray has tabled 21 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government on the Fisca…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government on the Fiscal Framework.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it and Transport Scotland have had with ScotRail and Network Rail regar…
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it and Transport Scotland have had with ScotRail and Network Rail regarding the accessibility of Shotts railway station.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated to North Lanarkshire Council to build council housin…
To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated to North Lanarkshire Council to build council housing in each year since 1999.
Answer · Shona Robison · 24 Jan 2022
The Scottish Government Council House Build Programme was introduced in April 2009, the aim being to incentivise local authorities to build new homes. This was the first such central government support to councils in a generation.
Our allocation through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) is not specific to council house building but for all social landlords across the council area. The following table, however, does show the actual funding spent by North Lanarkshire Council from the AHSP for council house building between 2009/10 and 2020/21.
Financial Year
Funding provided
through the AHSP
£m
2009-10
0.00
2010-11
0.00
2011-12
0.00
2012-13
3.200
2013-14
2.053
2014-15
4.592
2015-16
1.832
2016-17
5.200
2017-18
11.919
2018-19
5.660
2019-20
13.107
2020-21*
9.668
Total
57.231
*Funding for 2020-21 cannot be confirmed at this time as figures have not been published in the out-turn reports, and as we are currently working on the programme for 2021-22, we cannot provide this information.
A more comprehensive annual breakdown by local authority and programme type, including expenditure, is made available each year in the published Scottish Government Affordable Housing Supply Programme Out-turn Reports.
Out-turn reports can be accessed using the following link: https://www.gov.scot/policies/more-homes/affordable-housing-supply/ .
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support public sector employers to pilot a four-day working week.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support public sector employers to pilot a four-day working week.
Answer · Kate Forbes · 25 Jan 2022
We are committed to supporting public sector employers in improving wellbeing policies for employees, including exploring the benefits of being part of the four-day working week pilot.
The 2022-23 public sector pay policy introduces the option for employers, in discussion with trade unions, to take a multi-year, reform approach to pay. Employers pursuing this option can explore piloting a four day working week.
More detail regarding four day week pilots in the public sector will be set out in due course.
To ask the Scottish Government what support and treatment is available for people diagnosed with phenylketonuria.
To ask the Scottish Government what support and treatment is available for people diagnosed with phenylketonuria.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in NHS Lanarkshire.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out in NHS Lanarkshire.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the roll-out of the new Child Disability Payment.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the roll-out of the new Child Disability Payment.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what impact its revised rules on the use of fireworks have had on antisocial behaviour c…
To ask the Scottish Government what impact its revised rules on the use of fireworks have had on antisocial behaviour complaints related to bonfire night.
Awaiting an answer.
Motions lodged
| 23 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | 1 sig. |
| 23 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation | 0 sig. |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Safety of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital | 3 sig. |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill – UK Legislation | 3 sig. |
| 27 Jan 2026 | The Role of Political Decision Making in NHS Scandals | 3 sig. |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026 [draft] | 3 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Neil Gray has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
I hear that and I understand it. I heard very clearly the point that was made by my friend and colleague Fulton MacGregor about the comparative investment between community justice and custodial sentences. I understand that. We have increa…
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
The sustained level of overcrowding in our prisons is posing an unacceptable level of risk and impacts on the ability to deliver rehabilitative work. I very much welcome that speech from Joe Fagan. Our prison population today stands at 8,4…
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
I certainly do not regret, and nor will I apologise for, the fact that we are prosecuting more serious offences, including sexual offences and historical sexual offences. That has driven the increase in the long-term prison population and …
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
Will the member take an intervention?
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
It has certainly remained at the top of my to-do list. I would reflect on the fact that, after a month in post, I have presented to Parliament a plan to achieve a sustainable prison population.
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
I should correct the statistic that I gave. It is 8,459 not 8,549. There was a typo in the speech.
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
I recognise Pauline McNeill’s long-standing commitment to looking at community alternatives to custody. Does she welcome what I am setting out to do in providing an expansion in GPS technology for bail management and home detention curfew,…
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
I have already referenced that we are building two new prisons and that we are expanding capacity. We already have one of the highest levels of custody per head of population in western Europe; we need to tackle that issue alongside the ca…
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
Stephen Kerr is correct. We have discussed that matter before, and I believe that the work that has been done on summary case management, which has sped up the process for summary cases, can and should be extended. We are working on that a…
25 Jun 2026 Prison Population (draft)
On the day after my appointment as justice secretary, I visited HMP Edinburgh to see the level of pressure that the Scottish Prison Service is facing due to an increasing prison population. It is clear that staff want to focus on rehabilit…
24 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill (draft)
I have nothing further to add. The issues have been well aired and I am grateful for the indication of multiparty support for the motion.
24 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill (draft)
I have nothing further to add. The issues have been well aired and I am grateful for the indication of multiparty support for the motion.
24 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill (draft)
I note my thanks and appreciation to the Parliament for expediting consideration of this legislative consent motion. It is regrettable that we are having to expedite scrutiny on an LCM, which is due to the UK Government’s timetabling for t…
24 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill (draft)
I note my thanks and appreciation to the Parliament for expediting consideration of this legislative consent motion. It is regrettable that we are having to expedite scrutiny on an LCM, which is due to the UK Government’s timetabling for t…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
The data that I have before me, from March 2026, shows that the average wait time was 7 minutes, 52 seconds. While they are on hold for non-emergency calls, people are given alternative routes through which they can report issues. Katy Cla…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Clare Haughey is absolutely right. We need to bring people with us and give them the flexibility to get in touch with services as they need them and in a way that meets their needs. The Scottish Government is fully supportive of Police Sco…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Decisions on how resources are deployed, including the operation of contact, command and control—C3—services, are rightly matters for the chief constable, which reflects the operational independence of policing. Police Scotland has been ve…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Colm Merrick is absolutely right that we have an exciting opportunity for Scotland to lead the way in investing upstream to deliver better outcomes downstream. We are providing the £200,000 kickstarter fund this year to develop a new £10 m…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
The social impact partnership model is an innovative way of using investment from local and national businesses in projects for community benefit, with the aim of achieving better outcomes for people by offering payment by results. That is…
17 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
The SFRS is continuing to recruit whole-time and on-call firefighters to ensure that full crews can meet demand and that the right resources are in the right place at the right time.Currently, the SFRS has 70 trainee firefighters going thr…
Seat & career
- Airdrie Constituency MSP 7 May 2026 – present
- Airdrie and Shotts Constituency MSP · Dissolution 6 May 2021 – 8 Apr 2026
Allowances
2025 (latest published)
Source: Scottish Parliament (published ~1 year in arrears)
Contact & offices
Parliamentary
The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP
Constituency
Office 9, Airdrie Business Centre,, Chapel Lane, Airdrie, ML6 6GX
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.