Michael Russell MSP

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Michael Russell MSP

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  • Member for: Argyll and Bute
  • Region: Highlands and Islands
  • Party: Scottish National Party

Michael is a member of the following Committees:

Michael is a member of the following Cross-Party Groups:

Parliamentary Activities

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COVID-19 Committee 19 May 2020 : 19 May 2020


Michael Russell

I think that we can short-circuit matters quite effectively. I am grateful to Adam Tomkins for the discussion that we have had. I commend that approach, because i...



COVID-19 Committee 19 May 2020 : 19 May 2020


Michael Russell

I also declare an interest as a member of a trade union. I remain a member of the University and College Union—[



COVID-19 Committee 19 May 2020 : 19 May 2020


The Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs (Michael Russell)

This is a serious part of the bill, and the Scottish Government has taken this group of amendments seriously. I am grateful to Neil Findlay, Monica Lennon and Jackie Baillie for their contri...



COVID-19 Committee 19 May 2020 : 19 May 2020


Michael Russell

I have nothing more to say. I press amendment 8.



COVID-19 Committee 19 May 2020 : 19 May 2020


Michael Russell

Amendment 8 will allow notaries public, solicitors and advocates to execute documents on behalf of others without their having to be physically present, and to ad...



COVID-19 Committee 19 May 2020 : 19 May 2020


Michael Russell

The amendment seeks to assert that coronavirus never happened and did not change things. I just do not think that that is a tenable starting position, and therefo...



COVID-19 Committee 19 May 2020 : 19 May 2020


Michael Russell

Thank you for raising the issue with me prior to the meeting. I know that the committee has considered the issue during the passage of both coronavirus bills and I am grateful for the positi...



COVID-19 Committee 19 May 2020 : 19 May 2020


Michael Russell

I welcome the opportunity to speak to these amendments, whose sentiment I agree with. It is perfectly possible for the committee...



COVID-19 Committee 19 May 2020 : 19 May 2020


Michael Russell

I thank Colin Smyth for a thoughtful and interesting contribution about the bill. Before I come to the issue of regulations, I want to give him some early assurances.



COVID-19 Committee 19 May 2020 : 19 May 2020


Michael Russell

I thank Alison Johnstone for lodging amendment 25. I will lay out the situation briefly, which I hope will persuade Alison Johnstone that her amendment is unneces...

Vote DetailMSP VoteResult
S5M-21727: Approval of SSI (Graeme Dey)
Meeting Date: 13/05/2020
Result - For: 36, Against: 16 Abstain: 19
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ForCarried
S5M-21728: Approval of SSI (Graeme Dey)
Meeting Date: 13/05/2020
Result - For: 52, Against: 0 Abstain: 19
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ForCarried
SP Bill 49: Consumer Scotland Bill (Stage 3) - Amendment 23
Meeting Date: 06/05/2020
Result - For: 14, Against: 38 Abstain: 16
Not VotedDefeated
S5M-21657: Consumer Scotland Bill (Jamie Hepburn)
Meeting Date: 06/05/2020
Result - For: 67, Against: 0 Abstain: 0
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Not VotedCarried
S5M-21600 Business motion: S5M-21600: Business Motion (Graeme Dey)
Meeting Date: 28/04/2020
Result - For: 54, Against: 15 Abstain: 0
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ForCarried
21 April 2020 - Back-up vote 1: S5M-21505: Business Motion (Graeme Dey)
Meeting Date: 21/04/2020
Result - For: 55, Against: 13 Abstain: 0
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Not VotedCarried
SP Bill 66: Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill (Stage 1) - Amendment 2
Meeting Date: 01/04/2020
Result - For: 24, Against: 57 Abstain: 0
AgainstDefeated
SP Bill 66: Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill (Stage 1) - Amendment 12
Meeting Date: 01/04/2020
Result - For: 24, Against: 57 Abstain: 0
AgainstDefeated
SP Bill 66: Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill (Stage 1) - Amendment 16
Meeting Date: 01/04/2020
Result - For: 24, Against: 57 Abstain: 0
AgainstDefeated
Amdt 40 : SP Bill 66: Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill (Stage 1)
Meeting Date: 01/04/2020
Result - For: 41, Against: 41 Abstain: 0, Casting Vote: Against
AgainstDefeated

Search for other Motions lodged by Michael Russell
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Motion S5M-21791: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18/05/2020 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S5M-21711: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11/05/2020 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S5M-21712: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11/05/2020 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S5M-21672: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 06/05/2020 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S5M-21673: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 06/05/2020 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S5M-21572: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27/04/2020 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S5M-21371: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31/03/2020 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S5M-21370: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31/03/2020 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S5M-21369: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31/03/2020 Show Full Motion >>
Motion S5M-21322: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23/03/2020 Show Full Motion >>
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Question S5W-02079: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21/08/2016 Show Full Question >>
Question S5W-02076: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19/08/2016 Show Full Question >>
Question S5W-02077: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19/08/2016 Show Full Question >>
Question S5W-01335: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 08/07/2016 Show Full Question >>
Question S5W-01299: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 06/07/2016 Show Full Question >>
Question S5W-01300: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 06/07/2016 Show Full Question >>
Question S5W-01298: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 06/07/2016 Show Full Question >>
Question S5W-01291: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 06/07/2016 Show Full Question >>
Question S5W-01289: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 06/07/2016 Show Full Question >>
Question S5W-01290: Michael Russell, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 06/07/2016 Show Full Question >>

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