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28 March 2024 - 10 October 2024
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22 September 2022 - 28 May 2024
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17 June 2021 - 22 September 2022
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21 May 2021 - 05 September 2022
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21 May 2021 - 05 September 2022
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16 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
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25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
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25 February 2020 - 23 December 2020
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20 August 2020 - 16 December 2020
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11 August 2020 - 19 November 2020
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11 August 2020 - 19 November 2020
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18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
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18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
10 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
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17 May 2018 - 25 February 2020
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28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
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29 June 2017 - 10 September 2019
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08 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
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29 September 2016 - 29 June 2017
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26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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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 Oliver Mundell. The date of their initial statement was 18 May 2021.
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From 31 July to 5 August 2016 I was part of a fact finding political delegation to Israel and the West Bank for Scottish Conservative MSPs. The costs of the visit amounted to £2,000 and were met by Conservative Friends of Israel (of CFI Ltd, PO Box 72288, London, SW1P 9LB).
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As of 12 June 2025, I am a Non-Executive Director at Scotland’s Rural College (the SRUC). This appointment lasts for 3 years, with the option for it to be extended by a further 3 years. This role is unpaid and I do not intend to reclaim any expenses from the SRUC while I am still a Member of the Scottish Parliament. [Registered 9 June 2025]
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.
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 7 October 2025
Oliver Mundell: "I want to make it clear that I do not support the Early Release of Prisoners (Scotland) Regulations 2025. I believe that it is a disproportionate use of power and that such matters should not be decided by delegated legislation."
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 7 October 2025
Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "Although I do not think that it is directly relevant, I draw members’ attention to the fact that I am a board member at Scotland’s Rural College. That might loosely relate to rural support under agenda item 4."
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "I start by congratulating Fulton MacGregor on securing this important debate…
Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2025
6. Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support NHS Dumfries and Galloway in addressing financial pressures. (S6O-05007)"
Chamber meeting date: 18 September 2025
4. Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that pupils attending smaller rural schools are receiving the additional support for learning that they need. (S6O-04957)"
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Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 81 for, 10 against, 23 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 87 for, 23 against, 1 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 52 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 51 for, 25 against, 33 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 85 for, 0 against, 26 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
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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: Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:1 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure there is appropriate policing cover for communities in Dumfriesshire."
Asked by: Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:30 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that children and young people from rural areas who have cancer and are excluded from accessing the Young Patients Family Fund do not experience inequalities in accessing their treatment and care because of any significant travel distances and costs that they might face over long…
Asked by: Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:30 September 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 28 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on allowing children and young people from rural areas who have cancer and must travel significant distances for day care and treatment, and who are currently excluded from accessing the Young Patients Family Fund, to access this Fund to support their travel costs."
Asked by: Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:24 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support NHS Dumfries and Galloway in addressing financial pressures."
Asked by: Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:3 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 17 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that passengers from Lockerbie train station can benefit from the removal of peak fares."
Asked by: Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:10 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that pupils attending smaller rural schools are receiving the additional support for learning that they need."
Asked by: Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:6 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 20 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason young carers are reportedly discriminated against in relation to school absences and claiming Education Maintenance Allowance."
Asked by: Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:6 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 20 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how many stoma nurses there currently are, broken down by NHS board."
Asked by: Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:6 June 2025
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 16 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason the Young Carer Grant is only available to carers aged 16 to 18, in light of many young carers being younger than this."
Asked by: Oliver Mundell, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged:11 June 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that residents in Eskdale can access patient transport for hospital appointments."
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