Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
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21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
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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: 16 January 2025
Douglas Lumsden (North East Scotland) (Con): "Those of us who represent rural communities are all too aware of the challenges that residents in those communities face in accessing healthcare. Those challenges can be found in all corners of north-east Scotland…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 14 January 2025
Douglas Lumsden (North East Scotland) (Con): "What impact assessments have been done on the instrument and on what its entry into force will mean for businesses in Scotland?"
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 14 January 2025
Douglas Lumsden: "I have a quick question on ScotWind, first of all. You mentioned the one-off payment, which was £700 million…
Chamber meeting date: 9 January 2025
Douglas Lumsden (North East Scotland) (Con): "I congratulate Ash Regan on securing today’s debate and commend her for the wording of the motion, which provides something for everyone in terms of location, by mentioning Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, and in terms of connectivity, by including road, rail and air while also highlighting how important connectivity is to our economy and…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 7 January 2025
Douglas Lumsden (North East Scotland) (Con): "I want to ask about warranties on the Glen Sannox components. I presume that most of those components are now out of warranty, because they were ordered a long time ago. Is that correct…
Find out how Douglas Lumsden has voted recently.
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Result 52 for, 72 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 46 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 88 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 116 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Michael Marra, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Result 24 for, 64 against, 28 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Douglas Lumsden has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Lumsden, Douglas, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of poor transport links on access to healthcare in rural areas, and what steps it is taking to address this."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
Asked by: Lumsden, Douglas, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is improving access to health education programmes in schools and community centres, and what specific efforts have been made in rural communities."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
Asked by: Lumsden, Douglas, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what public awareness campaigns have been conducted to address chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease, over the last five years, and how these campaigns have been tailored for rural populations."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
Asked by: Lumsden, Douglas, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has spent on social media managers in each of the last five years."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
Asked by: Lumsden, Douglas, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding has been allocated to community-led health initiatives in rural areas over the last five years, and what the outcomes were."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
Asked by: Lumsden, Douglas, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve coordination between local authorities, emergency services and community groups to respond to (a) wildfires and (b) severe storms effectively."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
Asked by: Lumsden, Douglas, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of Glasgow Prestwick Airport’s income is currently generated from military flights, and how this has changed over the last five years."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
Asked by: Lumsden, Douglas, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it provides for older people's care services in rural areas, including initiatives to prevent social isolation in Aberdeenshire."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
Asked by: Lumsden, Douglas, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what innovations it is pursuing to improve patient transportation in remote areas, including any initiatives piloted in Aberdeenshire."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
Asked by: Lumsden, Douglas, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that it is receiving value for money in its spending on social media management and related services."
Answer expected on 4 February 2025
See all of Douglas Lumsden's questions submitted in Parliament