Paul Sweeney
Scottish Labour
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2021 - present day
About Paul Sweeney
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6388
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Brunswick House
51 Wilson Street
Glasgow
G1 1UZ
Committees
Paul is a member of 2 committees
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
Paul is a member of 18 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on China
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Civil Nuclear Industry
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Credit Unions
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Japan
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Maritime and Shipbuilding
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Mental Health
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Migration
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Skills
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Space
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Paul does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Paul has 2 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Mental Health
Scottish Labour
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Veterans
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Paul has had 6 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
19 January 2023 - 02 May 2023
Health Social Care and Sport Committee
Member
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment
Scottish Labour
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Finance
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 - 19 January 2023
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Member
17 June 2021 - 19 January 2023
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
Register of interests
Paul's register of interests
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Paul Sweeney. The date of their initial statement was 07 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I previously worked as an Operations Manager for BAE Systems – Naval Ships (a shipbuilding company of South Street, Scotstoun, Glasgow G14 0XN). I worked full time and my salary was between £30,001 and £35,000. I resigned from the company in September 2015 but I am registering this interest on the basis of the prejudice test having been met.
Gifts
No registrable interests.
Overseas visits
From 28 July 2019 and 2 August 2019, when I was a Member of the UK Parliament, I visited Beijing and Jinan, China, to participate in the 2019 Young Leaders Roundtable and to build UK-China understanding and partnership on environment and climate change issues. The costs of the visit were £1,586.50 for international flights, £292.74 for accommodation and £215.19 for transport. The costs were met by (a) The Great Britain-China Centre (a UK Government non-departmental public body of 15 Belgrave Square, Belgravia, London SW1X 8PS) with sponsorship from Prudential Plc and China International Capital Corporation (investment banks); and (b) the All-China Youth Federation (a Chinese Government Youth Organisation of 10 Qianmen Dongdajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing).
From 15-25 May 2023 I visited New Dehli, Agra, and Ladakh in India to participate in the Generation Next Democracy Network Programme as part of the country’s G20 celebrations. This programme for an international delegation of 38 delegates included tours and introductions to important democratic institutions in India, meetings with elected officials and cultural experiences. The purpose was to educate those nominated by Consulates in their home countries about India’s democratic structures and culture. The costs of the visit were £989 for international flights, £1,613 for accommodation, £558 for domestic flights, and £200 for hospitality. The costs were met by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) (An agency of the Indian Government, at Azad Bhawan Rd, IP Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110002). The Indian Council for Cultural Relations is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India involved in India's global cultural relations through cultural exchange with other countries. [Registered 23 June 2023, Amended interest 18 August 2023]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests.
Voluntary
I am a Member of the Campaign for Socialism.
I am a Member of Open Labour.
I am a Member of the Co-operative Party.
I am a Member of the Open Labour Executive Committee. [Registered 23 October 2023]
I am a member of the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust.
I am a Member of Unite the Union.
I am a Trustee of Beatroute Arts.
I am a Trustee and Director of the Glasgow City Heritage Trust.
I am a trustee of the Courtyard Pantry Enterprise (SC051688). [Registered 26 October 2023]
I am a Member of GMB Union.
I am a Member of the Co-operative Party's National Executive Committee. [Registered 23 October 2023]
I am a trustee of The Egyptian Halls SCIO (administered by the Scottish Civic Trust).
I am a Member of the Fabian Society.
I am a Director and Council Member of the Institution of Engineers in Scotland.
I am a Chair and Trustee of the Springburn Winter Gardens Trust.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Paul Sweeney has said in Parliament
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: 7 May 2024
Further Education Pay
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "I thank my friend for giving way. He is making a typically powerful speech…
Chamber meeting date: 2 May 2024
Commonwealth Games 2026
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "The proposal to hold the 2026 Commonwealth games in Glasgow is great, and I encourage the Government to embrace it enthusiastically…
Chamber meeting date: 2 May 2024
Direct Freight Routes (Europe)
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "Does the minister agree that the privatisation of Scotland’s major ports in the early 1990s was a massive strategic mistake, and will she consider options to establish trust ports in the Firth of Clyde and the Firth of Forth?"
Chamber meeting date: 2 May 2024
Small Vessel Replacement Programme (Procurement)
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "There is good will across the chamber to see the Government award the contract to Ferguson Marine, to ensure that a long-term shipbuilding programme can happen in Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 1 May 2024
Small Vessel Replacement Programme (Direct Award)
Paul Sweeney (Glasgow) (Lab): "The minister referred to the subsidy control regime restricting potential state aid for investment at Ferguson Marine. One of the key asks in the investment plan is a new panel line…
Votes
How Paul Sweeney has voted in Parliament
Find out how Paul Sweeney has voted recently.
Revision to Business Programme
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Result 55 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Supported by: Paul McLennan, Emma Roddick, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 75 for, 0 against, 52 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 21 for, 95 against, 11 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 31 for, 74 against, 21 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Defeated
Motion of No Confidence
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Friday, April 26, 2024
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Claire Baker, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Alexander Burnett, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Rhoda Grant, Mark Griffin, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Rachael Hamilton, Daniel Johnson, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard, Douglas Lumsden, Michael Marra, Liam McArthur, Pauline McNeill, Carol Mochan, Edward Mountain, Paul O'Kane, Willie Rennie, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Martin Whitfield, Beatrice Wishart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 58 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 1 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Paul Sweeney in Parliament
Find out what motions Paul Sweeney has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Paul Sweeney has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 7 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in relation to the recommendations of the Broomielaw District Regeneration Framework by Austin-Smith:Lord for Glasgow City Council, which were approved by the local authority in June 2019, including (a) that Transport Scotland establishes an M8 Transformation Board in partnership with the…
Answer expected on 21 May 2024
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 7 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the reported long-term costs involved in maintaining the M8 inner ring road section through Glasgow, as well as reported negative environmental and social impacts on the urban neighbourhoods of inner city Glasgow, whether Transport Scotland is considering taking any action on a long-term sustainable plan…
Answer expected on 21 May 2024
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 7 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it is not emulating the approach of the Danish Energy Agency by taking a 20% state ownership share in the development of new offshore wind farms."
Answer expected on 21 May 2024
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 22 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is permissible for the emergency vehicles operated by Glasgow Street Aid to use blue lights."
Answered by Neil Gray on 3 May 2024
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-25983 by Fiona Hyslop on 18 March 2024, for what reason the name of the financial institution providing the Bank Refund Guarantee (BRG) is deemed to be commercially confidential."
Answer expected on 17 May 2024
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-24902 by Shona Robison on 21 February 2024, whether it will consider the possible development of a methodology for calculating a discrete tax to GDP ratio for Scotland as part of the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report."
Answer expected on 17 May 2024
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to promote the development of Bruntwood SciTech's Met Tower digital and tech hub project in Glasgow."
Answer expected on 17 May 2024
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to its answer to question S6W-25684 by Tom Arthur on 4 March 2024, whether it will consider calculating discrete Scottish public sector net debt and publishing this in the annual Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report."
Answer expected on 17 May 2024
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-25231 by Joe FitzPatrick on 29 February 2024, whether it will provide an update on when the (a) Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) and (b) Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme (VDLIP) will reopen to new projects."
Answer expected on 17 May 2024
Asked by: Sweeney, Paul, Glasgow, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 2 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-24477 by Joe FitzPatrick on 18 January 2024, for what reason the Scottish Ministers have yet to reach a decision on the proposal for this urban regeneration project in Glasgow, and whether they will now approve it without further delay."
Answer expected on 17 May 2024