MSP for South Scotland (Region)
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The Scottish Parliament
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EH99 1SP
Reform UK
MSP for South Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Deputy Convener
Reform UK
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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.
I am 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 spend 30 hours per week on this role and receive remuneration of between £75,001 and £80,000 per annum.
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.
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: 24 June 2026
Senga Beresford (South Scotland) (Reform): "To ask the Scottish Government what it considers to be the top three learning priorities for primary school pupils. (S7O-00120)"
Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2026
Senga Beresford (South Scotland) (Reform): "To ask the Scottish Government what it considers to be the top three learning priorities for primary school pupils. (S7O-00120)"
Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 23 June 2026
Senga Beresford (South Scotland) (Reform): "I have no registerable interests at all."
Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 23 June 2026
Senga Beresford: "This is all quite new to me, although, culture-wise, I probably know a wee bit more…
Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meeting date: 23 June 2026
Senga Beresford: "My initial thoughts on coming in here were that I would just be listening and taking in what had been happening before. I am very interested in the Commonwealth games and why games are an area that is being cut back on…
Read all of Senga Beresford's contributions in the Debating Chamber
Find out how Senga Beresford has voted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-00469
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 89 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.3
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: Kate Nevens
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 16 for, 104 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.5
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Supported by: James Adams
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.1
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 26 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00469.2
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026
Result 65 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Senga Beresford has submitted recently.
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: 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