MSP for South Scotland (Region)
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Scottish Liberal Democrats
MSP for South Scotland (Region)
07 May 2026 to present
Member
Substitute Member
Scottish Liberal Democrats
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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: 10 June 2026
Duncan Dunlop (South Scotland) (LD): "Similarly to Mark Ruskell’s data centre in Fife, a 150-hectare data centre that would cover an area larger than 200 football pitches is proposed for the wilderness of the Lammermuir Hills, in the Borders…
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Duncan Dunlop (South Scotland) (LD): "Will the member take an intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Duncan Dunlop (South Scotland) (LD): "This week, the NSPCC has warned that there is a “baby blind spot” in the care system…
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Duncan Dunlop (South Scotland) (LD): "This is my first speech, and time is limited. With respect, I thank everyone who got me here—the voters of the south of Scotland, my supporters and my predecessors…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Duncan Dunlop (South Scotland) (LD): "I make this solemn affirmation to serve my constituents across the south of Scotland and to further the rights of care-experienced people…
Read all of Duncan Dunlop's contributions in the Debating Chamber
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Motion reference: S7M-00131
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide information regarding the cost of the installation of traffic lights in Springholm on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway, including from which fund the finance came, what the annual maintenance and running costs are and from which budget that expenditure is made."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it or Transport Scotland has issued any guidance to local authorities regarding the installation of traffic lights with the purpose of reducing vehicle speeds, such as the ones in Springholm on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 24 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any evaluation has been made of the installation of traffic lights in Springholm on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway, the purpose of which is to reduce speeding, including whether there is evidence that this has resulted in a reduced number of accidents and average speed of vehicles."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 30 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that communities hosting multiple onshore wind developments, including Tweedsmuir, receive a fair and lasting share of the benefits arising from those developments."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to strengthen resilience to wildfires, droughts, flooding and other climate changes through nature-based solutions, including peatland restoration, wetland protection, river restoration and native woodland expansion."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what commitment it will give to extending the Borders Railway beyond Tweedbank to Hawick and Carlisle."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 8 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of whether its current online safety information and support for parents and carers is effectively reaching families across Scotland, and what evidence it has that such information and support is influencing parental behaviour."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 8 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it measures the effectiveness of online safety resources that it provides to parents and carers, beyond the number of resources produced or distributed."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 8 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 21 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what evidence it plans to collect to determine whether online safety training results in more consistent safeguarding practice across schools and local authorities."
Asked by: Duncan Dunlop, South Scotland, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: 8 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 21 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to assess whether online safety training for educators is improving their confidence and ability to recognise, respond to and appropriately escalate digital safeguarding concerns."
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