Former Member of the Scottish Parliament
Neil Findlay
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At a glance Neil Findlay was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Neil Findlay did not vote in 201.
Voting record
The most recent divisions Neil Findlay voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 2 Dec 2025 | Uniting Local and National Efforts Across Sectors to End Violence Against Women and Girls | Against |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Better Bus Services | For |
| 24 Mar 2021 | Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 23 Mar 2021 | Motion of No Confidence | Abstain |
| 23 Mar 2021 | Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 23 Mar 2021 | European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 18 Mar 2021 | National Mission to Reduce Drug Deaths and Harms | For |
| 18 Mar 2021 | National Mission to Reduce Drug Deaths and Harms | For |
| 17 Mar 2021 | Approval of SSI | For |
| 17 Mar 2021 | Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 16 Mar 2021 | United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 11 Mar 2021 | Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill | Abstain |
| 11 Mar 2021 | Approval of SSI | For |
| 11 Mar 2021 | Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 10 Mar 2021 | University of St. Andrews (Degrees in Medicine and Dentistry) Bill | For |
Questions
Neil Findlay has tabled 2,296 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will adopt the Scottish mesh survivors charter.
To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government will adopt the Scottish mesh survivors charter.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to a reported rise in levels of dog theft, and what action owners c…
To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to a reported rise in levels of dog theft, and what action owners can take to prevent dog theft.
Answer · Ben Macpherson · 23 Mar 2021
The Scottish Government is dismayed by the reported rise in the theft of dogs and would encourage dog owners to report any concerns to Police Scotland, be extremely vigilant, ensure dogs are microchipped, and also report the loss/theft to the microchip database operators to ensure that if anyone attempts to re-register the microchip number, the rightful owner will be informed.
Dog theft is dealt with under the common law of theft. In any given case, courts have discretion in sentencing decisions to reflect the individual facts and circumstances of each case, with maximum penalties available all the way up to life imprisonment. In 2016 the Scottish Government made it compulsory for all dogs to be microchipped and for contact details to be kept up to date. This was to ensure the swift return of lost and stolen dogs. It is standard practice for enforcement agencies to scan dogs coming into their care.
To ask the Scottish Government whether any proposed legislation to give Police Scotland additional powers to permit a p…
To ask the Scottish Government whether any proposed legislation to give Police Scotland additional powers to permit a person to commit a crime as part of their role as a covert human intelligence source (CHIS) will specifically exclude anyone under 18.
Answer · Humza Yousaf · 23 Mar 2021
As a result of the recent Court of Appeal judgement in regarding to Covert Human Intelligence Sources criminal conduct, the Scottish Government does not intend to bring forward emergency legislation. The Scottish Government have no plans to give Police Scotland additional powers in relation to covert human intelligence sources aged under 18.
To ask the Scottish Government what impact assessment it has carried of whether the current covert human intelligence s…
To ask the Scottish Government what impact assessment it has carried of whether the current covert human intelligence sources (CHIS) legislation is compatible with (a) the Children (Scotland) Act 1995, (b) the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and (c) other child protection guidance.
Answer · Humza Yousaf · 22 Mar 2021
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 provides the regulatory framework in respect of covert human intelligence sources. It was introduced by the Scottish Labour / Liberal Democrat coalition government and passed by the Scottish Parliament in 2000.
The Scottish Government are currently considering the compatibility of current legislation with UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
To ask the Scottish Government under what circumstances it considers that Police Scotland should have the power to use …
To ask the Scottish Government under what circumstances it considers that Police Scotland should have the power to use a child as a covert source of intelligence, including where there are concerns that it might be against the interests of the child.
Answer · Humza Yousaf · 23 Mar 2021
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act, introduced by the Scottish Labour / Liberal Democrat coalition government in 2000, sets out the purposes for which a covert human intelligence source may be authorised.
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Juveniles) (Scotland) Order 2002 was introduced in 2002 which sets out additional safeguards for juveniles (under 18) including:that no authorisation may be given for the conduct or use of a source where the source is under 16 and the conduct or use would relate to the relationship between the source and their parent or any person who has responsibility for them.The requirement for the presence of an appropriate adult at all meetings between a source under 16 and the representative of the relevant investigating authority.Appropriate risk assessments where the source is under 18.Amends the period of authorisation from 12 months to 1 month.
Since its formation in 2013, Police Scotland has not authorised a CHIS under the age of 18 years.
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that levels of child criminal exploitation are increasing, what its…
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that levels of child criminal exploitation are increasing, what its response is to concerns that the current covert human intelligence sources (CHIS) legislation is not compatible with the state’s responsibility to protect children from such exploitation.
Answer · Humza Yousaf · 22 Mar 2021
The Scottish Government are currently considering the compatibility of current legislation with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on the pardoning of miners convicted of offences relating to…
To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on the pardoning of miners convicted of offences relating to the strike in 1984-85.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to end the reported high death rate among homeless people.
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to end the reported high death rate among homeless people.
Answer · Kevin Stewart · 16 Mar 2021
Each one of these deaths is a tragedy. We are committed to ending homelessness once and for all and the recently published statistics on homeless deaths, while experimental, will help us further understand the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness.
We set out a renewed commitment to ending homelessness in our updated action plan of October 2020. This plan is backed by a £50 million Ending Homelessness Together fund, most of which is used to help local authorities prioritise settled accommodation for people. Our plan is clear on the importance of improved joint working between homelessness, mental health and substance use services, and we are scaling up Housing First for those with more complex needs to improve both health and housing outcomes.
We know that over half of the homeless deaths reported were drug related. The First Minister has allocated more than £250 million to tackle drug deaths in Scotland and appointed Angela Constance as the new minister for drugs policy.
Motions lodged
| 23 Mar 2021 | The Shrewsbury 24 Cleared by the Court of Appeal | 9 sig. |
| 18 Mar 2021 | Police Scotland Disperse a Peaceful Picket by Unite Members At SAICA Packaging | 4 sig. |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Livingston Community FC 2006 Reds Help to Raise Mental Health Awareness | 4 sig. |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Calum Drury And Ryan Lees, Raising Money for SAMH | 8 sig. |
| 15 Mar 2021 | Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Training | 2 sig. |
| 4 Mar 2021 | Cameron MacDonald Nominated for Scottish Apprentice Ambassador of the Year Award | 5 sig. |
Seat & career
- Lothian (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 5 May 2016 – 4 May 2021
- Lothian (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 5 May 2011 – 23 Mar 2016
Allowances
2021 (latest published)
Source: Scottish Parliament (published ~1 year in arrears)
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.