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MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2011 - 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.
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025
Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "Good morning, cabinet secretary. I support and welcome the aid that the Scottish Government has committed to giving to Gaza. Obviously, I recognise the real challenges that there are in getting it to the people who really need it…
Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2025
Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "They are built in China."
Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 19 June 2025
Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "Cabinet secretary, in answer to Mr Brown, you made a lengthy contribution in which you listed a number of complaints about the UK Government keeping the Scottish Government in the dark on its discussions with the European Union…
Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2025
Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 4 June 2025
Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab): "Edinburgh’s festivals are vital to Edinburgh’s economy and Scotland’s status as a cultural hub, but venues have recently reported that the high costs of accommodation are resulting in performers restricting their time at the Edinburgh fringe…
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Motion ref. S6M-16789
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, 2025
Result 64 for, 1 against, 53 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16892
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 91 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16960
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16942
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 70 for, 0 against, 50 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16923
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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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: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with COSLA following the publication of its draft Budget 2026-27."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 1 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 9 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-42127 by Angus Robertson on 25 November 2025, whether it will provide a breakdown of the (a) total number of civil servants assigned to producing the publication, (b) number of hours spent by civil servants on producing the publication, (c) dates on which civil servants were…
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 28 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angus Robertson on 7 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it will provide to help ensure that Cumbernauld Theatre remains open."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met Police Scotland, and what issues were discussed."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 29 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 6 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of school swimming provision, including the number of children who leave primary school unable to swim."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 14 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Ivan McKee on 28 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Renfrewshire Council regarding the decision to put the Park Mains High School expansion plan before the Planning Board in November 2025, in light of the reported concerns regarding the plan raised by Audit Scotland and members of the community, and what assessment it has made of the…
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 22 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what issues were discussed."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 25 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 7 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure that migraine is recognised as a serious condition, in the context of welfare applications."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 30 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it is spending on bringing the Tour de France to Scotland in 2027."
Asked by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 24 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 15 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether Ferguson Marine meets the (a) control and (b) functional test for applying the Teckal exemption."