MSP for South Scotland (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for South Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Member
Substitute Member
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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 Duncan Dunlop. The date of their initial statement was 03 June 2026.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I own, jointly with my wife, a semi-detached cottage in Montenegro with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £7,500 per annum (€8,400 per annum).
No registrable interests.
I have previously worked with many Citizens Advice Bureaux across Scotland.
In the last two years, I have independently campaigned for care experienced people.
I am a Director of D. Dunlop Ltd. I receive no remuneration for this role at this time.
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: 5 November 2026
1. Duncan Dunlop (South Scotland) (LD): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the United Kingdom Government regarding the strategic spatial energy plan and whether it has any plans to set out where new energy infrastructure should be built in Scotland. (S7O-00449)"
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Duncan Dunlop (South Scotland) (LD): "I thank the cabinet secretary for advance sight of her statement…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Duncan Dunlop (South Scotland) (LD): "I thank the cabinet secretary for advance sight of her statement…
Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026
Duncan Dunlop (South Scotland) (LD): "Cabinet secretary, 27 per cent of young people have seen pornography by the age of 11, often on their own or other children’s smartphones. However, if a parent does not give their child a smartphone, it can leave that child socially isolated…
Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026
Duncan Dunlop (South Scotland) (LD): "Will the member give way?"
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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 against
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 against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Duncan Dunlop has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 15 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the 591 young people who were eligible for continuing care but were not receiving it on 31 July 2025, (a) how many declined an offer of continuing care, (b) how many were not offered continuing care, and (c) what reasons were recorded for eligible young people not entering continuing care."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it has on the number of care experienced adults who are parents of children with a learning disability, autism, neurodivergence or other additional support needs and, if this data is not held, what its position is on collecting such data, including what steps it will be required to take to do so."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 18 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides to parents of children with additional support needs who do not have family support networks."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 2 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has reduce the number of children admitted to hospital with asthma attacks."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 2 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase the proportion of people with lung conditions who receive the influenza vaccine."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 29 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government where any whole family support hubs are located, and where any future hubs are planned to be established."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government regarding the Strategic Spatial Energy Plan and whether it has any plans to set out where new energy infrastructure should be built in Scotland."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to strengthen resilience to wildfires, droughts, flooding and other climate changes through nature-based solutions, including peatland restoration, wetland protection, river restoration and native woodland expansion."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 26 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it has taken through the Whole Family Support Fund to provide intensive support for adoptive families and to help prevent adoption breakdown."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has budgeted to implement the No One Left Behind: Employability Strategic Plan 2024-27, and how much has been spent each year since its introduction."
See all of Duncan Dunlop's questions submitted in Parliament