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Former Member of the Scottish Parliament
Audrey Nicoll
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At a glance Audrey Nicoll was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Audrey Nicoll did not vote in 8.
Voting record
The most recent divisions Audrey Nicoll voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 24 Mar 2026 | Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill | For |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Railways Bill - UK Legislation | For |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6) | For |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill | Against |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Business Programme | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
Questions
Audrey Nicoll has tabled 103 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to colleges and universities to address skills shortages in…
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to colleges and universities to address skills shortages in the defence, aerospace and space sectors.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support women with MRKH syndrome to access fertility treatme…
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support women with MRKH syndrome to access fertility treatment.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its refresh of the Good Practice Principles for Com…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its refresh of the Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits from Onshore Renewable Energy Developments.
Answer · Gillian Martin · 18 Feb 2026
The Scottish Government will today publish a Working Paper setting out our proposals for refreshing priority areas of the Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits from Onshore Renewable Energy Developments. It is vital that our Good Practice Principles are as effective as possible in securing benefits for communities across Scotland.We are therefore seeking views on our proposals to increase the fund level recommendation for onshore wind; make clearer how the guidance applies for different types of development, such as solar and battery energy storage; and improve our guidance, tools and support for communities to get the most from community benefits. These proposals are based on evidence gathered from our consultation and our extensive engagement with groups from across the community benefit landscape.We are seeking further views to refine these proposals before developing the final updated Good Practice Principles planned for publication later in 2026. This programme of engagement will include online feedback on the Scottish Government Dialogue platform, regional discussion events, and targeted engagement with community groups and developers over the coming weeks. We encourage all those with an interest to share their views, so that the Good Practice Principles continue to support clear, lasting benefits for communities across Scotland.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it expects a new chair to be in place for the …
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it expects a new chair to be in place for the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry.
Answer · Kate Forbes · 14 Jan 2026
Following Lord Bracadale’s resignation as Chair of the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry on 21 October last year, I am pleased to confirm that Lord Colbeck, a current Senator of the College of Justice, has agreed to chair the Public Inquiry.I am confident Lord Colbeck will be an excellent Chair. He was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Courts in May 2023, having previously served as Sheriff Principal of Glasgow and Strathkelvin from September 2016 and as Vice President of the Sheriff Appeal Court from May 2022.The Scottish Government remains committed to the Public Inquiry into Mr Bayoh’s death, to ensuring it is concluded thoroughly and that meaningful lessons are learned. The appointment of Lord Colbeck as Chair will enable the Inquiry to complete its work and it is in everyone’s interest that it proceeds to deliver its findings without further delay.
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the transport secretary has had with the justice secretary regarding ac…
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the transport secretary has had with the justice secretary regarding action it is taking to tackle freight crime in Scotland.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to contributing to, or facilitating Scottish industry pa…
To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to contributing to, or facilitating Scottish industry participation in, the funding of (a) the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service and (b) similar specialist vehicle and freight crime intelligence services.
Answer · Angela Constance · 19 Jan 2026
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-42807 on 19 January 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the process used to (a) create, (b) classify and (c…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the process used to (a) create, (b) classify and (c) review crime codes relating to vehicle and freight crime in Scotland, and whether it considers that the existing crime codes are sufficient to capture freight and cargo crime accurately.
Answer · Angela Constance · 19 Jan 2026
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-42807 on 19 January 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the scale and nature of vehicle and freight crime i…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the scale and nature of vehicle and freight crime in Scotland, and whether intelligence from the National (a) Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service and (b) Freight Crime Database is used to inform this assessment.
Answer · Angela Constance · 19 Jan 2026
I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-42807 on 19 January 2026. All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.
Motions lodged
| 12 Mar 2026 | Congratulating Treehouse Early Care and Education Centre on Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Award | 19 sig. |
| 21 Feb 2026 | Substance Misuse in Prisons Inquiry | 0 sig. |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Victims' Awareness Week | 24 sig. |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Congratulating Inchgarth Community Centre on Securing National Lottery Funding | 16 sig. |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Congratulating Newton Dee Camphill Community on Securing National Lottery Funding | 21 sig. |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Congratulating Aberdeen Riding Club on Securing National Lottery Funding | 18 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Audrey Nicoll has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
25 Mar 2026 Mobile Phone Use in Schools (Ban) (draft)
I thank Pam Gosal for securing this debate on a Scotland-wide ban on the use of mobile phones in schools, and I congratulate her on her powerful and comprehensive speech. As this will be my last speech before I step down, I hope that the P…
25 Mar 2026 Mobile Phone Use in Schools (Ban)
I thank Pam Gosal for securing this debate on a Scotland-wide ban on the use of mobile phones in schools, and I congratulate her on her powerful and comprehensive speech. As this will be my last speech before I step down, I hope that the P…
18 Mar 2026 Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes.
13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I do not consider that to be acceptable whatsoever. The point that I am trying to make is that we want to ensure that the bill includes the most robust safeguards. My contention is that clear, accurate and comprehensive reporting would be …
13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I very much note and accept the member’s point about different models. To draw on his comments, perhaps it is the case that different models have different strengths and weaknesses.My amendments 275 to 277 and the amendments in the names o…
13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
In opening the debate on this group of amendments, I described them as “straightforward.” However, that might have been to unintentionally understate the crucial importance of data and reporting, given that we know that, where assisted dyi…
13 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
This group of amendments largely seeks to strengthen recording and reporting provisions in sections 23A, 24 and 26 of the bill. Safeguarding is at the heart of the amendments. I will begin with my amendments, before speaking to other amend…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I am keen to remind members that the provision of palliative care is not just the provision of that care itself; it includes workforce planning and staff training, often in specialist roles, and there are potentially significant additional…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I am keen to remind members that the provision of palliative care is not just the provision of that care itself; it includes workforce planning and staff training, often in specialist roles, and there are potentially significant additional…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I am keen to remind members that the provision of palliative care is not just the provision of that care itself; it includes workforce planning and staff training, often in specialist roles, and there are potentially significant additional…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I would not argue with those findings, and I am sure that that evidence is robust, but there is evidence elsewhere that reflects a very different picture. The thrust of my amendments is to ensure that we can monitor, using an on-going meth…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I agree with the points that the member made, and the concerns about the impact of introducing assisted dying legislation on palliative care provision. I am aware that research in Europe shows that there has been a clear trend in palliativ…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
During the consideration of stage 3 amendments, there has been on-going interest in how the bill might impact our palliative care provision, and not least our hugely valued hospices. As colleagues who represent constituencies that contain …
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I would not argue with those findings, and I am sure that that evidence is robust, but there is evidence elsewhere that reflects a very different picture. The thrust of my amendments is to ensure that we can monitor, using an on-going meth…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I would not argue with those findings, and I am sure that that evidence is robust, but there is evidence elsewhere that reflects a very different picture. The thrust of my amendments is to ensure that we can monitor, using an on-going meth…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I agree with the points that the member made, and the concerns about the impact of introducing assisted dying legislation on palliative care provision. I am aware that research in Europe shows that there has been a clear trend in palliativ…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
I agree with the points that the member made, and the concerns about the impact of introducing assisted dying legislation on palliative care provision. I am aware that research in Europe shows that there has been a clear trend in palliativ…
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
During the consideration of stage 3 amendments, there has been on-going interest in how the bill might impact our palliative care provision, and not least our hugely valued hospices. As colleagues who represent constituencies that contain …
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
During the consideration of stage 3 amendments, there has been on-going interest in how the bill might impact our palliative care provision, and not least our hugely valued hospices. As colleagues who represent constituencies that contain …
12 Mar 2026 Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I seek clarification of the member’s earlier response to the Deputy First Minister on the question whether assisted dying is understood to be a “reasonable” treatment option under the Montgomery ruling, which says that, by law, a doctor mu…
Seat & career
- Aberdeen South and North Kincardine Constituency MSP · Dissolution 6 May 2021 – 8 Apr 2026
Allowances
2025 (latest published)
Source: Scottish Parliament (published ~1 year in arrears)
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.