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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Oliver Mundell

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Dumfriesshire (Constituency) 2016 - present day

About Oliver Mundell

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @olivermundell

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Contact at local office

Monro House
Duncan Drive
Moffat
DG10 9JW

Phone: 01683 222770
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Oliver is a member of 7 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 Civil Nuclear Industry

Co-Convener

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 Learning Disability

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis

Deputy 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 23 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

28 March 2024 - 10 October 2024

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

22 September 2022 - 28 May 2024

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Member

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

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]

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.

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 7 October 2025

Early Release of Prisoners (Scotland) Regulations 2025 [Draft]

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

Interests

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

Give Blood 4 Good

Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "I start by congratulating Fulton MacGregor on securing this important debate…

Chamber meeting date: 1 October 2025

NHS Dumfries and Galloway (Financial Support)

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

Additional Support for Learning (Rural Schools)

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)"

Votes

How Oliver Mundell has voted in Parliament

Find out how Oliver Mundell has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-19275

Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - UK Legislation

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

Motion ref. S6M-19276

Planning and Infrastructure Bill - UK Legislation

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

Motion ref. S6M-19128

Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill

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

Motion ref. S6M-19269

Approval of SSI

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

Motion ref. S6M-19268

Suspension of Standing Orders

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

Motions

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.

Question reference: S6O-05038

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."

Question reference: S6W-40874

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…

Question reference: S6W-40875

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."

Question reference: S6O-05007

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."

Question reference: S6W-40314

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."

Question reference: S6O-04957

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."

Question reference: S6W-38473

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."

Question reference: S6W-38472

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."

Question reference: S6W-38474

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."

Question reference: S6O-04810

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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