Scottish Labour
MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse (Constituency) 2025 - present day
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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: 25 June 2025
Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "Thank you, Presiding Officer, for giving me the opportunity to make my first speech. Being elected as the member of the Scottish Parliament for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse is one of the biggest honours of my life…
Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2025
Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I had difficulty connecting there. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2025
Davy Russell (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (Lab): "I, David Russell, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law, so help me God. Applause."
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how its employability programmes support parents of children aged nine months to three years to return to work, in light of the lack of funded childcare for this age group."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 7 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the rates of young people not in education, employment or training."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to further support the Programme for Scotland's Childminding Future beyond its current three-year cycle in order to continue to grow the number of childminders across Scotland."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to Shelter Scotland statistics stating that there are 109,000 families on waiting lists for social housing."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 1 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce legislation to end ticket resales in Scotland for profit, in light of the UK Government's recently announced plans."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 26 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific action it has taken to address waiting lists for hip and knee replacement surgeries."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to improve working conditions for employees of the Scottish Prison Service."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support new farmers and crofters in South Lanarkshire."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 22 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on any potential impact of the recently reported decline in the number of computer studies teachers on employment in the technology and digital sectors."
Asked by: Davy Russell, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 8 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 22 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has regarding (a) how many and (b) what proportion of care experienced people have enrolled in (i) the Open University and (b) other university education in each of the last 10 years."