MSP for South Scotland (Region)
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EH99 1SP
Reform UK
MSP for South Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Member
Substitute Member
Member
Reform UK
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
23 June 2026 to 04 November 2026
Deputy Convener
21 May 2026 to 27 October 2026
Reform UK
11 June 2026 to 23 June 2026
Member
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 Senga Beresford. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2026.
Until 9 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Partner of S & S Beresford (a vehicle repair workshop and MOT testing centre, trading as Akers Garage; of Unit 6 Downsway Industrial Estate, Locharbriggs, Dumfries, DG1 3RS). I spent 30 hours per week on this role and received remuneration of between £75,001 and £80,000 per annum. I received payments of £650 per week up until 25th June 2026 totalling £4,550. [Amended interest 6 July 2026]
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I own a commercial property in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £200,001 and £250,000. I receive no rental income from this property.
I own a commercial property in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a commercial property in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a cottage, a holiday let, in Dumfries and Galloway with a market value of between £250,001 and £300,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. [Registered 6 July 2026]
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
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
Senga Beresford (South Scotland) (Reform): "Although I welcome the cabinet secretary’s statement, I find it shocking that it has taken 14 years for us to get here…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2026
Senga Beresford (South Scotland) (Reform): "Although I welcome the cabinet secretary’s statement, I find it shocking that it has taken 14 years for us to get here…
Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026
2. Senga Beresford (South Scotland) (Reform): "To ask the Scottish Government what lessons from the delivery of the future farming investment scheme 2025 have been applied to the 2026 scheme, including in relation to the opening of the application window. (S7O-00426)"
Chamber meeting date: 29 October 2026
Senga Beresford (South Scotland) (Reform): "I begin by saying something that I fear that the Parliament has become far too comfortable avoiding: Scotland is facing a drug deaths crisis and the Parliament has failed to meet it with the urgency that it demands…
Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2026
Senga Beresford (South Scotland) (Reform): "Will the member take an intervention?"
Read all of Senga Beresford's contributions in the Debating Chamber
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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
Find out what motions Senga Beresford has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01648
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what lessons from the delivery of the Future Farming Investment Scheme 2025 have been applied to the 2026 scheme, including in relation to the opening of the application window."
Asked by: Senga Beresford, 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 assessment it has made of differences in the support available to military veterans and people granted asylum in Scotland."
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds regarding when the public inquiry into the response to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation will begin."
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to its commitment to provide an update on the availability of maternity services in Stranraer and Wigtownshire after the summer recess, when will it provide such an update."
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 20 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government to provide an update on its current position regarding the potential construction of a bypass for Girvan on the A77, including (a) whether a bypass is currently being considered, (b) whether any feasibility or appraisal work has been undertaken or is planned, (c) what assessment it has made of the potential benefits…
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 24 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 20 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what (a) assessment it has made of the impact of recent changes to the Motability Scheme on disabled people living in rural and island communities, including those in the Scottish Borders, and (b) discussions it has had with Motability Operations regarding implications for people using the scheme in Scotland of the…
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 24 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what it considers to be the top three learning priorities for primary school pupils."
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 9 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 17 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-00602 by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026, what assessment it has made of whether the current provision of maternity services for women in Wigtownshire is compatible with its obligations under articles 2 and 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and, in light of the minister…
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that school pupils in Dumfries have been issued with personal safety alarms due to concerns about asylum seekers reportedly taking photographs of them outside schools, what action it is taking to ensure the safety of pupils and to provide reassurance to local residents."
Asked by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether people living in Stranraer and Wigton will be expected to travel 75 miles to access maternity care on a permanent basis, or whether action will be taken to reopen the Galloway Community Hospital Maternity Wing or to open a new alternative maternity clinic."
See all of Senga Beresford's questions submitted in Parliament