MSP for Glasgow (Region)
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Brunswick House
51 Wilson Street
Glasgow
G1 1UZ
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Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region)
06 May 2021 to present
Scottish Labour
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
10 April 2023 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Labour
02 May 2023 to 08 April 2026
Deputy Convener
31 January 2023 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
19 January 2023 to 02 May 2023
Member
22 September 2021 to 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 to 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 to 19 January 2023
Member
17 June 2021 to 19 January 2023
Member
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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: 10 June 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "The recent removal of listed buildings relief for rates has caused a number of unintended consequences that have been very damaging…
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what urgent action it will take in response to the reported violent racist demonstrations that took place last night in Glasgow."
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "I very much share the sentiments of the cabinet secretary and, indeed, all members who have spoken in the debate. However, I want to sound a note of caution in relation to the frequent closure of streets in Glasgow…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "It is a pleasure to close this debate on behalf of the Scottish Labour Party. I welcome the minister to his place and for making a fine first speech. We are certainly agreed on the ends—on the objectives for our country in the interests of its people…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have abstained."
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Motion reference: S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion reference: S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20820.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20819.3
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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Motion reference: S6M-21207
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will engage with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) regarding the feasibility of designating community fire stations as permanent safe access points to connect vulnerable individuals directly with addiction services and other health and social care partnership services."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the Safe Stations initiative operating in Rhode Island and other United States municipalities, which utilises fire stations as 24-hour drop-in centres for immediate addiction support, and whether elements of this model could be integrated into its National Mission on Drugs."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that individuals seeking immediate assistance for substance use disorder can access physical, 24-hour, low-barrier drop-in centres outwith the standard operating hours of primary care and community pharmacies."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, following the roll-out of naloxone carriage by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) personnel, whether it has plans to further expand the role of SFRS stations and frontline staff in facilitating emergency interventions and recovery referrals for those experiencing drug addiction."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will call in planning application 24/01934/FUL and listed building consent application 24/01935/LBA by Wemyss Properties for the proposed demolition of the category B-listed former Hillhead Baptist Church within the Glasgow West Conservation Area for independent scrutiny by Scottish Ministers."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 18 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will evaluate the impact of the Thistle safer drug consumption facility in Glasgow on immediate out-of-hours referrals to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and whether it plans to explore supplementary low-cost 24-hour community access models across the wider public sector estate where facilities are already…
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Skills Development Scotland regarding the provision of targeted apprenticeship funding for traditional building crafts such as heritage joinery, stained glass-making and traditional sign-writing, to ensure that the domestic supply chain can support a national rollout of traditional…
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to reforming the non-domestic rates system to provide a targeted rates relief or discount for commercial tenants and property owners who successfully reinstate traditional shopfronts on listed buildings or within conservation areas."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to establishing a dedicated national grant scheme to support the reinstatement of traditional shopfronts, to ensure equitable access to funding outside of existing, localised Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) boundaries."
Asked by: Paul Sweeney, Glasgow, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 17 August 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 15 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to local authorities to ensure that any disbursement of public funds for retail improvement schemes is conditional upon adherence to high-quality, traditional materials, traditional skills and design codes."