Coatbridge & Bellshill / data
Frank McNally · Labour Party · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
659days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
416
of 504 possible
Attendance
83%
88 absent / paired
Whip alignment
97%
vs party majority
Speeches
70
38 debates
Written Qs
13
13 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£188k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 104 claims
Interests
0
Register
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 88 | |
| Economy | 86 | |
| Employment | 52 | |
| Crime & Policing | 41 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 29 | |
| Education | 26 | |
| Housing | 23 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 23 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | — |
| Defence | 14 | 2,879 |
| Culture Community | 6 | 2,247 |
| Health | 7 | 2,135 |
| Economy Jobs | 16 | 2,010 |
| Cost Of Living | 8 | 1,686 |
| Social Care | 8 | 1,652 |
| Local Government | 3 | 874 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
| Date | Division | Whip | MP voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 1Vote on a package of government new clauses to the Crime and Policing Bill at Report Stage, covering measures including: criminalising organ… | Rebelled | No |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77Vote on an amendment to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill that would prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under th… | Free vote | No |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12Vote on whether to add a provision to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ensuring that if an independent doctor dies or becomes to… | Free vote | Aye |
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | Youth UnemploymentIt was a pleasure to join my right hon. Friend at Bellshill jobcentre last year to hear about the need to support young people who are not in education, training or work. I greatly… Economy JobsEducationCost Of Living | 106 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsA new partnership between New College Lanarkshire and Cairnhill Structures—a steel-fabricating company in Coatbridge—begins today. The Engineering Futures programme aims to give lo… DefenceEconomy JobsEnergy | 66 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Scottish Industry: International Promotion3. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote Scottish industry abroad. Economy JobsTechnology | 14 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Scottish Industry: International PromotionWith up to £8.2 billion of private investment, the Lanarkshire AI growth zone delivered by this Labour Government represents one of the largest industrial investments in the histor… Economy JobsTechnology | 82 |
| 05 Mar 2026 | Business of the HouseMy constituent Mr Fraser, a former prison officer, retired in 2020. He has been met with constant barriers and a lack of answers regarding his pension. I have sought clarity on thi… DefenceEconomy JobsEnergy | 103 |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Middle EastI thank the Prime Minister for his statement. Given the comments yesterday from the Iranian Foreign Minister that the IRGC is adopting a decentralised mosaic defence to fragment co… DefenceEnergy | 73 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | UkraineMy hon. Friend is entirely right. In the High Coats area, the way in which the Ukrainian community are supporting those who are fighting on the frontline is admirable. In Coatbridg… DefenceCulture Community | 435 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | UkraineI am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this afternoon’s debate. I wholly welcome the remarks made by my right hon. Friend the Defence Secretary and by Members from acro… DefenceCulture Community | 397 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Business of the HouseI am grateful for what my right hon. Friend has said today in response to a number of Members regarding Capita. Many retirees have not received payments, including my constituent M… EnergyEconomy JobsHealth | 95 |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Arctic SecurityI am grateful to the Foreign Secretary for her statement, as well as to the Government for their commitment to Arctic security and recognition of the threats that we face. Does my … DefenceEconomy JobsOther | 95 |
| 17 Dec 2025 | INEOS Chemicals: GrangemouthIs it not the stark and inconvenient truth for the Opposition parties that for years the Tories and the SNP sat on their hands and allowed the industrial needs of Scotland to go to… Economy JobsEnergyDefence | 72 |
| 08 Dec 2025 | Child Poverty StrategyI greatly welcome the child poverty strategy. More than 2,000 children in my constituency and close to 100,000 children in Scotland will benefit from the abolition of the two-child… Cost Of LivingEconomy JobsSocial Care | 91 |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Economic GrowthThe UK and Welsh Governments are rightly prioritising the next generation through apprenticeships and engineering opportunities linked to the Wylfa SMR project. Does my right hon. … Economy JobsLabour MarketEnergy | 81 |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Economic Growth9. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on increasing economic growth in Wales. Economy JobsLabour MarketEnergy | 16 |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Budget ResolutionsThe actions of this Government will make life easier for thousands of my constituents and millions across the country, and let us be clear: action is needed. The Conservative party… Cost Of LivingEconomy JobsUtilities | 400 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 3 | 23.1% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 3 | 23.1% |
| Treasury | 3 | 23.1% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 2 | 15.4% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 1 | 7.7% |
| Women and Equalities | 1 | 7.7% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2026 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport | To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support religious organisations to make repairs to listed buildings in Scotland. | Answered |
| 04 Mar 2026 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport | To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether additional funding has been provided to the Scottish Government to support religious organisations following the end of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. | Answered |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Women and Equalities | To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle discrimination against ethnic minorities. | Answered |
| 04 Sept 2025 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to increase funding for motor neurone disease research. | Answered |
| 25 Jun 2025 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Spending Review 2025 on Scotland. | Answered |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his Department's timetable is for responding to the joint report of the Law Commissions of England and Wales and Scotland entitled Building families through surrogacy: a new law… | Answered |
| 06 Nov 2024 | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to reduce energy costs for domestic consumers. | Answered |
| 16 Oct 2024 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much funding the Scottish Government (a) has received and (b) is forecast to receive in additional Barnett Formula consequential funding as a result of income raised via the Residential Property D… | Answered |
| 14 Oct 2024 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much funding the Welsh Government (a) has received and (b) is forecast to receive in additional Barnett Formula consequential funding as a result of income raised via the Residential Property Deve… | Answered |
| 09 Oct 2024 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to respond to the report by the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission entitled Building families through surrogacy: a new law, publishe… | Answered |
| 04 Oct 2024 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in the devolved administrations on co-operation on research funding for motor neurone disease. | Answered |
| 04 Oct 2024 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, when he next intends to meet with (a) Scottish Government ministers and officials, and (b) representatives from Scottish charities, universities and industry to discuss t… | Answered |
| 04 Oct 2024 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to provide additional funding for motor neurone disease research in Scotland. | Answered |
E · Committees
No committee memberships recorded for this MP.
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 72 | 18,933 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation | 22 | 17,827 | 9.5% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 14,055 | 7.5% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 6,965 | 3.7% |
| Staffing | 0 | 129,806 | 69.2% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Accommodation | 7 | 12,225 |
| Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Office Costs | 1 | 8,403 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 12 | 5,556 |
| Hotel - London | Accommodation | 13 | 5,219 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 49 | 1,556 |
| Pooled staffing services | Office Costs | 1 | 1,533 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 3 | 1,417 |
| Council tax | Accommodation | 1 | 357 |
| Advertising and contact cards | Office Costs | 2 | 345 |
| Insurance - buildings | Office Costs | 3 | 106 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Accommodation | 1 | 26 |
| Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Office Costs | 1 | 16 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2025 | Accommodation Hotel - London | Allocate hotel refund 60274108:1 to original claim 60268121:1 | -210 | Paid |
| 23 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Insurance - buildings | WWW.NORTHLANARKSHIRE.G [200011797-352] | 6 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 500 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 500 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 500 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 500 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 500 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 500 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 500 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 500 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 500 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 500 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 425 | Paid |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Refurbishment costs for new constituency office [200011797-351] | 8,403 | Paid |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Advertising and contact cards | Advertising Board at local community football club, Albion Rovers. [200011797-350] | 23 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Insurance - buildings | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUN [200011725-10645] | 50 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Insurance - buildings | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUN [200011725-10646] | 50 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | [200011725-10647] | 16 | Paid |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Monthly Rent - London Accommodation | 2,250 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 442 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
No financial interests declared by this MP.
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 8 wards, 25 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airdrie Central | Chris Costello | Labour Party | 988 | 05 May 2022 |
| Airdrie Central | Janice Catherine Toner | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 478 | 05 May 2022 |
| Airdrie Central | Jim Logue | Labour Party | 986 | 05 May 2022 |
| Airdrie Central | Lesley Jarvie | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,468 | 05 May 2022 |
| Bellshill | Anne McCrory | Labour Party | — | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Coatbridge North | Alex McVey | Labour Party | 1,017 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coatbridge North | Allan Stubbs | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 749 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coatbridge North | Bill Shields | Labour Party | 663 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coatbridge North | Kirsten Larson | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,545 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coatbridge South | Andrew Bustard | Labour Party | 1,100 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coatbridge South | Fergus MacGregor | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,195 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coatbridge South | Geraldine Woods | Labour Party | 593 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coatbridge South | Tracy Carragher | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,384 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coatbridge West | Gary Robinson | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 613 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coatbridge West | Kevin Docherty | Labour Party | 1,159 | 05 May 2022 |
| Coatbridge West | Lesley Mitchell | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,254 | 05 May 2022 |
| Gartcosh Glenboig Moodiesburn | Greg Lennon | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,365 | 05 May 2022 |
| Gartcosh Glenboig Moodiesburn | Joanne Katy Keltie | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 728 | 05 May 2022 |
| Gartcosh Glenboig Moodiesburn | Michael McPake | Labour Party | 929 | 05 May 2022 |
| Mossend Holytown | Beth Baudo | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 974 | 05 May 2022 |
| Mossend Holytown | Frank McNally | Labour Party | 1,132 | 05 May 2022 |
| Mossend Holytown | Jim Reddin | Labour Party | 364 | 05 May 2022 |
| Thorniewood | Barry McCluskey | Scottish National Party (SNP) | 1,642 | 05 May 2022 |
| Thorniewood | Helen Loughran | Labour Party | 1,180 | 05 May 2022 |
| Thorniewood | Margaret Boyd | Labour Party | 760 | 05 May 2022 |
I · Demographics
Demographic profile unavailable for this constituency.
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.