Richard Lyle
Scottish National Party
MSP for Uddingston and Bellshill (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016
About Richard Lyle
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6394
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
188 Main Street
Bellshill
North Lanarkshire
ML4 1AE
Phone: 01698 479900
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Richard is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Richard is a member of 16 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 Building Bridges with Israel
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Dementia
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Diabetes
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Epilepsy
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Families Affected by Imprisonment
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Funerals and Bereavement
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Health Inequalities
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Pakistan
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Racial Equality
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Russia
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Horseracing and Bloodstock Industries
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Taiwan
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women's Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Richard does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Richard does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Richard has had 4 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
13 December 2018 - 05 March 2020
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Substitute Member
30 March 2017 - 22 November 2018
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 30 March 2017
Health and Sport Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 08 September 2011
Member
Register of interests
Richard'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 Richard Lyle. The date of the initial statement was 12 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 7 to 11 October 2014 I was part of a cross-party delegation of MSPs who visited the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the invitation of the Director General, Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh Office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China Department (of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). The delegation held meetings with a number of Government departments, trade and cultural organisations including; President MA Ying-Jeou and Madame Ma, Scottish Development International (Taiwan Office), Ministry of Transport and Communication, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taipei City Council, Straits Exchange Foundation, British Trade and Cultural Office, Hsinchu Science Park, Green Energy and Environment Research Lab, King Car Whisky Distillery and the National Centre for Traditional Arts. The cost of the visit was; air ticket £2780, accommodation £528, bus £133, high speed rail £12, food £163, tickets for 101, opera and hot spring £59. The total cost was £3,675 met in its entirety by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). I also received gifts, which included a vase, a tie and tie pin, a glass ornament and a book. The values of the items are below the threshold for registration in the gifts category.
From 19 to 20 July 2017 I undertook a visit to Neuchâtel, Switzerland at the invitation of Research and Development at Philip Morris Industries, Philip Morris International (PMI) Research & Development Department (a tobacco company of Quai Jeanrenaud, 2000 Neuchâte, Switzerland). I participated in meetings with Senior Researchers and Developers, was hosted by PMI for Dinner and was provided with a tour of the Research Facility known as “The Cube”. The cost of the visit was; air ticket £358.73, accommodation £192.39, food and refreshments £139.39, transfers £125.33. The total cost was £815.84 met in its entirety by Philip Morris Industries. [Registered 01 August 2017]
From 5 to 12 October 2019 I was part of a cross-party delegation of MSPs who visited the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the invitation of the Director General, Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh Office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China Department (of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). The delegation held meetings with a number of Government departments, trade and cultural organisations including; Meeting with Deputy Mayor of Tainan City Government, Sue Wang, Visit to Tainan Sin-Lau Hospital, Meeting with Kwo-tsai Wang, Deputy Minister for Ministry of Transportation and Communication, Meeting with Cheng-Hua Lee, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Lunch with Kelly Wu-Chiao Hsieh, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and brief engagement with the President of Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-Wen. The cost of the visit was; air ticket £4,055, accommodation £551, high speed rail £100, food £225, tickets for Chikan Tower, Fort Zeelandia, Anping Tree House and Taipei 101 £16. The total cost was £4,947 met in its entirety by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). I also received gifts, which included a USB Drive. The values of the items are below the threshold for registration in the gifts category. [Registered 30 October 2019]
From 12 August to 17 August 2018 I participated in a visit, by the Cross-Party Group Building Bridges with Israel, to Israel and the Palestinian Territories. During the course of the visit the CPG travelled extensively across Israel and in addition visited the Occupied Palestinian Territories. I met with many organisations and individuals to hear and discuss issues of concern and areas for possible future engagement. The costs of my visit were met by the Embassy of Israel in the United Kingdom (MFA) (of 2 Palace Green, Kensington, London W8 4QB) and in respect of my travel, accommodation and hospitality are estimated to be of the value of £2,200. [Registered 29 August 2018]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am the Honorary President of Orbiston Bowling Club.
On 26 May 2016 I received a benefit in kind of a metal badge from Scottish Racing (a racing industry marketing organisation) which entitles the bearer to admittance to any horse race meeting in Scotland during 2016. The badge is not purchasable publicly and the value which someone could derive from it could vary, depending on the number of meetings that they attend. I do not consider this to meet the prejudice test. [Registered 16 June 2016]
I am an honorary member of the Showman’s Guild of Great Britain (Scottish Section).
On 7 January 2019 I received a benefit in kind of a metal badge received from Scottish Racing (a racing industry marketing organisation) which entitles the bearer to admittance to any race meeting in Scotland during 2019. The badge does not have a monetary value as it is not purchasable publicly and the value which someone could derive from it could vary, depending on the number of meetings that they attend. I do not consider this to meet the prejudice test. [Registered 9 January 2019]
On 19 December 2017 I received a benefit in kind of a metal badge received from Scottish Racing (a racing industry marketing organisation) which entitles the bearer to admittance to any race meeting in Scotland during 2018. The badge does not have a monetary value as it is not purchasable publicly and the value which someone could derive from it could vary, depending on the number of meetings that they attend. I do not consider this to meet the prejudice test. [Registered 21 December 2017]
I am an honorary member of the Showman’s Guild of Great Britain (Scottish Section).
On 16 December 2019 I received a benefit in kind of a metal badge received from Scottish Racing (a racing industry marketing organisation) which entitles the bearer to admittance to any race meeting in Scotland during 2020. The badge does not have a monetary value as it is not purchasable publicly and the value which someone could derive from it could vary, depending on the number of meetings that they attend. I do not consider this to meet the prejudice test. [Registered 16 December 2019]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Richard Lyle 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: 10 December 2020
1. Richard Lyle (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with North Lanarkshire Council and the Glasgow city region city deal regarding dualling the A723 Carfin bypass. (S5O-04841)"
Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 8 December 2020
Scottish Offshore Wind Sector Inquiry
Richard Lyle (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP): "With regard to the supply chain development statement requirements in future ScotWind leases, will developers still be awarded a lease even if they do not commit to awarding contracts to the Scottish supply chain?"
Chamber meeting date: 3 December 2020
Richard Lyle (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP): "As we mark small business Saturday this weekend in a year that has been especially tough for small businesses, can the First Minister outline what the Scottish Government is doing to encourage and support people to buy and enjoy locally sourced Scottish products by shopping locally?"
Chamber meeting date: 3 December 2020
Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Richard Lyle (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP): "As ever, I begin by welcoming the opportunity to contribute to this important debate…
Chamber meeting date: 2 December 2020
Richard Lyle (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP): "Inaudible."
Votes
How Richard Lyle has voted in Parliament
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Responding to Parliamentary Will and Calls for Clarity in Education
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 61 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Economy
Submitted by: Maurice Golden, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 7, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Responding to Parliamentary Will and Calls for Clarity in Education
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 7, 2020
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 59 for, 4 against, 61 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 95 for, 25 against, 1 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Economy
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Supported by: Kate Forbes, Fiona Hyslop, Ben Macpherson, Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 71 for, 31 against, 22 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Richard Lyle in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Richard Lyle has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Lyle, Richard, Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is being provided to local authorities, Police Scotland and the Crown Office to help implement the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lyle, Richard, Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with North Lanarkshire Council and the Glasgow City Region City Deal regarding dualling the A723 Carfin by-pass."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lyle, Richard, Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it is having with the UK Government regarding the time that it takes to receive and access universal credit."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lyle, Richard, Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans for No One Left Behind, and its ambitions to reform employability services in Scotland."
Answered by: Jamie Hepburn on 24 November 2020
Asked by: Lyle, Richard, Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 October 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of showpeople being added to the 2022 census, what action it will take to ensure that their children will be added to the SEEMiS educational records in schools."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lyle, Richard, Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason Part 2 of its Hate Crime Bill does not require the consent of the Lord Advocate before proceedings for stirring up offences may be instituted, when similar sections of the Public Order Act 1986 and Public Order (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 require the consent of the Attorney General or Director of…
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lyle, Richard, Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what account it takes of the impact on people who have booked holidays when determining which countries to add to its list of those where people must self-isolate for 14 days when they return."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lyle, Richard, Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 June 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how many sleep tests each NHS board has carried out in each of the last five years on people with (a) obstructive sleep apnoea and (b) other sleep disorders."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 15 July 2020
Asked by: Lyle, Richard, Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 May 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what the current fine is for illegally dumping rubbish in the countryside, and whether it will increase this as soon as possible to deter this behaviour."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Lyle, Richard, Uddingston and Bellshill, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 March 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason herceptin and perjeta courses of treatment for people with cancer have reportedly been stopped earlier than planned."
Answered by: Joe FitzPatrick on 13 May 2020
See all of Richard Lyle's written questions submitted in Parliament