Parliament Workbench
Data: Votes to 12 Nov 2026 · Official Report to 12 Nov 2026

Former MSP

Gil Paterson

SNP Was MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie (constituency) 1999–2021

At a glance

Votes with SNP99.7%SNP median 99.9%
Turns up to vote84.5%Parliament median 92.9%

3,502 contributions in debates and committees 655 motions lodged 788 questions asked

Distinctive phrases

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Words and pairs this MSP uses far more than other members do (TF-IDF over their Official Report contributions), with mention counts.

Recent votes on bills

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  1. 24 Mar 2021
    ✓ For Carried
  2. 23 Mar 2021
    ✓ For Carried
  3. 23 Mar 2021
    Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill
    Stage 3Bill pageS5M-24271SNP majority: ✓ For
    ✓ For Carried
  4. 17 Mar 2021
    Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill
    Stage 3Bill pageS5M-24381SNP majority: ✓ For
    ✓ For Carried

Broke with their party

5 times →
  1. 26 Jan 2021
    Post-mortem Examinations (Defence Time Limit) (Scotland) Bill
    S5M-23803SNP majority: ✗ AgainstAgainst party
    ✓ For Defeated
  2. 15 Jan 2019
    Securing a Just Transition to a Carbon-neutral Economy
    S5M-15380.3SNP majority: ✓ ForAgainst party
    ✗ Against Carried
  3. 9 Feb 2016
    ✗ Against Carried

Latest in the chamber

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  1. 23 Mar 2021Chamber
    Motion of No Confidence

    On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I was unable to access the app. I would have voted no.

  2. 18 Mar 2021Chamber
    Portfolio Question Time

    Thank you very much.

  3. 17 Mar 2021Chamber
    Clydebank Blitz (80th Anniversary)

    This is my final speech to Parliament. Before I turn to the substance of my speech, I take the opportunity to say a few words of thanks. First, I thank my wife, Sheila, my son, Gl…

Works with

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Most similar sitting MSPs

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Seats
Clydebank and Milngavie (constituency) 2011–21 · West of Scotland (region) 2007–11 · Central Scotland (region) 1999–2003
Parties
SNP 2007–21 · SNP 1999–2003
Committees now
National Galleries of Scotland Bill Committee