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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Douglas Lumsden

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day

About Douglas Lumsden

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5967
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

80 Rosemount Place
Aberdeen
AB25 2XN

Committees

Douglas is a member of 1 committee

Cross-party groups

Douglas is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Douglas does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Douglas has 2 party roles

Party Spokesperson on Energy

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Party Spokesperson on Net Zero

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Douglas has had 5 previous roles

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

28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024

Party Spokesperson on Transport

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Community Wealth

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Finance

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Planning

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Register of interests

Douglas'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.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Douglas Lumsden 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: 16 January 2025

Health and Social Care (Rural Scotland)

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

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2025 [Draft]

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

Budget Scrutiny 2025-26

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

Scotland’s Connectivity

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

Ferry Services

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…

Votes

How Douglas Lumsden has voted in Parliament

Find out how Douglas Lumsden has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-16160.1

Compensation for WASPI Women

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

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 29 Amendment 14

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

Motion ref. S6M-16114

Approval of SSI

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

Motion ref. S6M-16093

Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill

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

Motion ref. S6M-16092.2

Valuing Culture: Scotland's Support to the Culture Sector

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

Motions

Questions

Questions Douglas Lumsden has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question ref. S6W-33661

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

Question ref. S6W-33660

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

Question ref. S6W-33657

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

Question ref. S6W-33747

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

Question ref. S6W-33666

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

Question ref. S6W-33746

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

Question ref. S6W-33735

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

Question ref. S6W-33656

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

Question ref. S6W-33662

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

Question ref. S6W-33755

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

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