Oliver Mundell
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Dumfriesshire (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Oliver Mundell
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5631
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Monro House
Duncan Drive
Moffat
DG10 9JW
Phone: 01683 222770
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Oliver is a member of 2 committees
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Oliver is a member of 8 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Autism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Dyslexia
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Families Supporting Children’s Learning
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Ice Sports
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Learning Disability
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Mental Health
Co-Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Oliver does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Oliver does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Oliver has had 21 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 22 September 2022
Education Children and Young People Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 05 September 2022
Party Spokesperson on Education
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 05 September 2022
Party Spokesperson on Skills
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
16 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Education and Skills Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
23 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 23 December 2020
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
20 August 2020 - 16 December 2020
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
11 August 2020 - 19 November 2020
Party Spokesperson on Rural Economy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 19 November 2020
Party Spokesperson on Tourism
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Constitution
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on External Affairs
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
10 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
Education and Skills Committee
Substitute Member
17 May 2018 - 25 February 2020
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Higher Education
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Science
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 - 10 September 2019
Education and Skills Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Justice Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 29 June 2017
Finance and Constitution Committee
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Community Safety
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Finance Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Oliver'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 Oliver Mundell. The date of their initial statement was 18 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
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).
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
No registrable interests
Recent Activity
What was said
What Oliver Mundell 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: 28 September 2023
Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "I begin by apologising to members for participating remotely. I had planned to be in Parliament in person, but I have had flu symptoms and a temperature overnight and felt it best not to bring that to the chamber…
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 26 September 2023
Minister for Parliamentary Business
Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "I want to ask about primary legislation. As the minister will be aware, the recent programme for government committed to introducing a bill on judicial factors, which would be based on a Scottish Law Commission report…
Chamber meeting date: 20 September 2023
Neonatal Services (Lanarkshire)
Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "Will the member give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 13 September 2023
Short-term Lets Licensing Scheme
Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I understand that you were in the chair when Richard Lochhead suggested that another member should have been in the chamber to participate…
Chamber meeting date: 20 June 2023
Just Transition for Rural Communities
Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "I am pleased to have the opportunity to voice the frustrations of my constituents tonight, and I thank Alexander Burnett for bringing this much-needed debate to the chamber…
Votes
How Oliver Mundell has voted in Parliament
Find out how Oliver Mundell has voted recently.
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Result 49 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Result 50 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Result 48 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Result 50 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Result 49 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Oliver Mundell in Parliament
Find out what motions Oliver Mundell has submitted recently.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Applications for Removal from List and Late Representations) Amendment Regulations 2021 (SSI 2021/379)
Questions
Questions Oliver Mundell has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mundell, Oliver, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether there is any exemption to paying council tax in the event that a property is uninhabitable due to fire."
Answered by Tom Arthur on 27 September 2023
Asked by: Mundell, Oliver, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of any reports of individuals being unable to secure a care package in Dumfries and Galloway, and what action it is taking to ensure that care needs are met in rural communities."
Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2023
Asked by: Mundell, Oliver, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to reduce the discharge of sewage in water courses in Dumfriesshire."
Holding Answer by Mairi McAllan on 27 September 2023
Asked by: Mundell, Oliver, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what support Transport Scotland is giving to the community of Langholm to improve road signage and specifically to (a) help drivers find Langholm and (b) ensure that the A7 and Scottish destinations are adequately signposted from the M6."
Answer expected on 24 October 2023
Asked by: Mundell, Oliver, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of any concerns from residents in the Torthorward area regarding new pylon infrastructure as a result of windfarm connections."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 26 September 2023
Asked by: Mundell, Oliver, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many forestry scheme applications have been rejected as a result of cumulative environmental impact assessments."
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 26 September 2023
Asked by: Mundell, Oliver, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what specialist support is available for eating disorders in Dumfries and Galloway."
Answered by Maree Todd on 26 September 2023
Asked by: Mundell, Oliver, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any benefits of switching to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a fuel source for homes that are currently using heating oil."
Answered by Patrick Harvie on 26 September 2023
Asked by: Mundell, Oliver, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what good practice guidance exists for health care professionals regarding fibromyalgia."
Answer expected on 4 October 2023
Asked by: Mundell, Oliver, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of any difference in electric vehicle charging prices across the country."
Answer expected on 4 October 2023
See all of Oliver Mundell's questions submitted in Parliament