Gil Paterson
Scottish National Party
MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for West of Scotland (Region) 2007 - 2011
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 1999 - 2003
About Gil Paterson
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6812
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
Titan Enterprise Business Centre
Suite 1-6
1 Aurora Avenue
Clydebank
G81 1BF
Phone: 0141 952 9677
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Gil is a member of 3 committees
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
Education and Skills Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Gil is a member of 4 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on China
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Epilepsy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Gil has 1 parliamentary and government role
Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund
Trustee
Party Roles
Gil does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Gil has had 23 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
25 February 2020 - 12 January 2021
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Member
07 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
19 April 2018 - 24 May 2018
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
27 January 2016 - 23 March 2016
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Substitute Member
27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
Justice Committee
Member
08 January 2015 - 21 January 2016
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
27 November 2014 - 08 January 2015
Public Audit Committee
Member
10 January 2013 - 27 November 2014
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Substitute Member
01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014
Health and Sport Committee
Member
25 October 2012 - 10 January 2013
Rural Affairs Climate Change and Environment Committee
Substitute Member
23 June 2011 - 18 September 2012
Public Audit Committee
Substitute Member
18 November 2008 - 22 March 2011
Conveners Group
Member
18 November 2008 - 22 March 2011
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Convener
13 November 2008 - 22 March 2011
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
13 November 2008 - 18 November 2008
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
19 June 2007 - 12 November 2008
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Deputy Convener
13 June 2007 - 12 November 2008
European and External Relations Committee
Member
13 June 2007 - 19 June 2007
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
06 September 2001 - 31 March 2003
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
27 June 2001 - 31 March 2003
Deputy Whip
Scottish National Party
17 June 1999 - 31 March 2003
Procedures Committee
Member
17 June 1999 - 06 September 2001
Local Government Committee
Member
Register of interests
Gil'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 Gil Paterson. The date of their initial statement was 20 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I am part owner of Gil’s Motor Factors (a family business of 280-290 Colston Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 2BE). I receive remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum and undertake less than 20 days work per year. Gil’s Motor Factors receives rental income of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum in relation to a commercial property in Aberdeen. This rental income is paid into the general account of Gil’s Motor Factors.
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
I am part owner of a commercial property in Bishopbriggs with a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000.
I am part owner of a commercial property in Aberdeen with a market value of between £300,001 and £350,000. Rental income from this property is registered under the entry relating to Gil’s Motor Factors in the Remuneration and related undertaking category.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 23 March 2020]
I am part owner of a commercial property in Hillington with a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000. This property forms part of my personal pension fund. Rental income of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum from this property is also paid into the pension fund. I do not currently draw a pension from this pension fund.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a Board Member of the Ship Yard Trust. I do not receive any remuneration or expenses in relation to this role. [Registered 18 March 2019]
Through my family business I am a member of the National Federation of Small Businesses.
I am a Board Member of National Independent Body Supplies, a UK wide organisation for motor factor businesses. I do not receive any remuneration in relation to this role.
I am a Board Member of the Scottish Cot Death Trust. I do not receive any remuneration or expenses in relation to this role. [Registered 18 March 2019]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Gil Paterson 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: 22 December 2020
UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Gil Paterson (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. The screen on my phone did not renew, but I would have voted no."
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 17 December 2020
Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill: Stage 2
Gil Paterson (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP): "I have a similar concern. We are told that we are looking at a take-up of under 40 per cent and that we are preparing for take-up of 50 per cent…
Chamber meeting date: 16 December 2020
Scottish Parliamentary Standards (Sexual Harassment and Complaints Process) Bill: Stage 1
Gil Paterson (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP): "The bill is an important piece of legislation that will bring about major changes to the Scottish Parliamentary Standards Commissioner Act 2002, in that some of the limitations of the previous legislation will be withdrawn and replaced with a much more robust and transparent process. As society has become more aware of the impacts of historical…
Chamber meeting date: 10 December 2020
Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill: Stage 1
Gil Paterson (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP): "The Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill is a vitally important piece of legislation in these difficult and unpredictable times…
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 10 December 2020
Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland
Gil Paterson (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP): "Good morning to the commissioner and Ian Bruce. It is nice to see you both. You mentioned the fact that social media attracted a considerable number of complaints in relation to one member…
Votes
How Gil Paterson has voted in Parliament
Find out how Gil Paterson has voted recently.
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 100 for, 1 against, 21 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 118 for, 1 against, 2 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 96 for, 5 against, 18 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Protecting Scotland’s Health and Care Workforce
Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Supported by: Maurice Golden
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 56 for, 62 against, 5 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Protecting Scotland’s Health and Care Workforce
Submitted by: Jeane Freeman, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon, Clare Haughey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 64 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Gil Paterson in Parliament
Find out what motions Gil Paterson has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Gil Paterson 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: Paterson, Gil, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with trade unions and the UK Government regarding workers' rights post-Brexit."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Paterson, Gil, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding it is providing to help find a cure for peritoneal mesothelioma."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Paterson, Gil, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what pans it has to eradicate asbestos from all (a) public and (b) private buildings."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Paterson, Gil, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 November 2020
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Paterson, Gil, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 August 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the finance secretary has had with the UK Government regarding the financial response to the COVID-19 pandemic."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Paterson, Gil, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 April 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, whether it has given Tesco in Scotland additional rates relief other than the 1.5 pence non-domestic rates increase due in April 2020-21 but not implemented."
Answered by: Kate Forbes on 12 May 2020
Asked by: Paterson, Gil, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 April 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, whether it (a) plans to use or (b) has used the powers it has to designate any airports and, if so, which."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 4 May 2020
Asked by: Paterson, Gil, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2020
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Paterson, Gil, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 4 March 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding food and animal welfare standards in non-EU trade deals since the rural secretary’s letter to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 20 February."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Paterson, Gil, Clydebank and Milngavie, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 February 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it can offer to projects such as the Cochno Stone Heritage Project in Faifley, Clydebank."
Awaiting answer
See all of Gil Paterson's written questions submitted in Parliament