Neil Gray, former MP, Airdrie and Shotts MSP, Airdrie and Shotts

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A selection of Neil Gray’s votes

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Consistently voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2015–2016.
Generally voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2020.
Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2016–2020.
Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 61 votes for, 6 votes against, 15 absences, between 2017–2020.
Voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.
Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2016.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Neil Gray’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Neil Gray’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Scottish Parliament: Covid-19 1 Jun 2021

I understand the balanced decisions that the Government had to take today, particularly around North Lanarkshire, with its move from level 2 being delayed. Although it is clear that we must proceed with caution, can the First Minister advise whether the 2m rule is under review as we move through the levels? That is of particular concern for churches in Airdrie and Shotts that have been in...
Scottish Parliament: Covid-19 27 May 2021

It is a pleasure and an honour to make my first speech in Scotland’s national Parliament and to be doing so with you, Presiding Officer, in the chair for the first time—congratulations. I will address the most pressing issue that we all face, not just in Scotland but around the world. I welcome John Swinney to his new role and congratulate him on it. His cross-departmental responsibility...
Scottish Parliament: Scottish Government Priorities 26 May 2021

I thank the First Minister for her statement. I appreciate not only the focus on recovery from the pandemic but the clear and bold ambition for the future that is based on finding consensus. Yesterday, the Social Justice and Fairness Commission that the First Minister established published its report, which included a call for the extension of the Scottish child payment. I welcome the work in...

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Scottish National Party MSP for Airdrie and Shotts, Former Scottish National Party MP for Airdrie and Shotts

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 24 March 2021 — Resigned

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 8 May 2021 — Election

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Neil Gray campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Department for Work and Pensions
Treasury
HM Treasury
Cabinet Office
Department for Business
Energy and Industrial Strategy
Universal Credit
Jobcentres: Staff
Employment and Support Allowance
Personal Independence Payment
Social Security Benefits

Other offices held in the past

Member, Draft Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill Committee (26 Nov 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (1 Jul 2018 to 1 Feb 2021)
Member, Finance Committee (Commons) (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Social Justice) (20 Jun 2017 to 1 Jul 2018)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Fair Work and Employment) (19 Oct 2015 to 20 Jun 2017)
Member, Finance Committee (Commons) (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee) (16 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Anum Qaisar-Javed

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

SNP MPs only attend sittings where the legislation pertains to Scotland.

Pension Schemes Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 15 Mar 2021.

1. Employment and earnings

Payment from Ipsos MORI, 3 Thomas More Square, London E1W 1YW, for opinion surveys:

20 February 2020, payment of £200. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 23 April 2020)

Payment of £250 expected for a survey completed on 21 July 2020. Hours: 75 mins. (Registered 06 August 2020)

Payment of £200 expected for a survey completed on 19 November 2020. Hours: 75 mins. (Registered 05 January 2021)

Payments from YouGov plc, 50 Featherstone St, London EC1Y 8RT, for opinion surveys:

21 February 2020, payment of £110. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 23 April 2020)

21 April 2020, payment of £50. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 23 April 2020)

21 April 2020, payment of £100. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 23 April 2020)

Payment of £50 expected for a survey on 24 April 2020. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 27 April 2020)

Payment of £70 expected for a survey completed on 29 May 2020. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 23 June 2020)

Payment of £100 expected for a survey completed on 22 June 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 23 June 2020)

Payment of £100 expected for a survey completed on 12 July 2020. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 14 July 2020)

Payment of £60 expected for a survey completed on 17 October 2020. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 19 October 2020)

Payment of £60 expected for a survey completed on 8 November 2020. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 09 November 2020)

Payment of £100 expected for a survey on 2 December 2020. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 05 January 2021)

Payments from Yonder (previously Populus), 10 Northburgh St, London EC1V 0AT, for opinion surveys:

6 May 2020, payment of £50 for a survey completed on 16 January 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 09 October 2020)

27 May 2020, payment of £50 for a survey completed on 28 Feb 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 09 October 2020)

1 July 2020, payment of £50 for a survey completed on 3 March 2020. Hours: 25 mins. (Registered 09 October 2020)

20 August 2020, payment of £50 for a survey completed on 28 April 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 09 October 2020)

16 September 2020, payment of £50 for a survey completed on 29 June 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 09 October 2020)

Payment of £50 expected for completing a survey on 16 September 2020. Hours: 30 mins. (Registered 09 October 2020)

Payment of £50 expected for a survey completed on 8 October 2020. Hours: 20 mins. (Registered 09 October 2020)

Payment of £50 expected for a survey completed on 2 December 2020. Hours: approx. 15 mins. (Registered 05 February 2021)

9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses

I employ my brother-in-law Adam Robinson as my office manager. (Registered 13 August 2015)

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