MSP for South Scotland (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Reform UK
MSP for South Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Deputy Convener
Reform UK
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
02 September 2026 to 04 November 2026
Substitute Member
21 May 2026 to 27 October 2026
Reform UK
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 David Kirkwood. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2026.
I am a director of Cairndale Ltd, of Moffat, a label and ribbon printing company. I spend approximately 4 hours per month on this role undertaking occasional graphic design work. I receive between £1,001 and £2,000 per annum in dividends.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I own 50% of the ordinary shares of Cairndale Ltd, a graphic design company.
I am the sole Director of Reform South, a non-profit organisation. I receive no remuneration for this role.
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.
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 29 October 2026
David Kirkwood (South Scotland) (Reform): "I will concentrate on the governance issues rather than the detail. In the “Key messages” section on page 3, paragraph 2 of the report talks about programme planning and paragraph 3 talks about risk management…
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 29 October 2026
David Kirkwood: "I do not have much to say on this. My views on offshore wind are fairly well known, but, for the avoidance of doubt, I think that it is, at best, pointless; at worst, it is hugely damaging to the economy…
Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2026
David Kirkwood (South Scotland) (Reform): "When most people hear the word “cyber”, they tend to think of the internet and connected communications, and that has been the subject of most of the contributions to the debate…
Public Audit Committee meeting date: 8 October 2026
David Kirkwood (South Scotland) (Reform): "Good morning. Page 9, paragraph 11 of the report says:“A three-year delivery plan was due for publication in August 2022 but was delayed.”Was the delivery plan ever published?"
Chamber meeting date: 7 October 2026
10. David Kirkwood (South Scotland) (Reform): "To ask the Scottish Government what timescale it anticipates for the implementation of its recently announced local governance reform proposals. (S7O-00356)"
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Motion ref. S7M-01881
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.3
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.5
Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Kerr
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 24 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.2
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01881.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 5, 2026
Result 29 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish government when it will meet with representatives of the Association for Vaccine Injured In Scotland to discuss injury and bereavement associated with COVID-19 vaccinations."
Asked by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the economic benefits of innovative manufacturing businesses that increase production and supply chain activity in Scotland."
Asked by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what timescale it anticipates for the implementation of its recently announced local governance reform proposals."
Asked by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 16 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether, given the finite amount of funding available for environmental protection, it considers that funding should be prioritised towards measures with certain outcomes or those with uncertain outcomes."
Asked by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding provision it plans to make in its upcoming budget to support the implementation of the initial findings of the Future Framework for Universities."
Asked by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 25 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, following the First Minister’s commitment on 26 May regarding the opening of new railway stations, when it will publish details of the potential locations and their development timetables."
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