What the average time taken by HM Revenue and Customs is to issue a clearance certificate in respect of a deceased person's estate after tax due has been paid; and what steps her Department is taking to reduce that time.
Awaiting answer.
Liberal Democrats MP for Mid Dunbartonshire.

Mid Dunbartonshire's MP cast her only rebel vote in June 2025, backing a devolution clause on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill against the Liberal Democrat majority — a notable break for an otherwise almost perfectly loyal party-line voter, and one consistent with representing a Scottish constituency at Westminster. More recently she has been active on the National Security (State Threats) Bill, supporting oversight amendments while opposing one that would have restricted judicial access, and she voted across several divisions on the Armed Forces Bill in June 2026. In local news, she has been vocal in criticising the SNP's NHS record and pushing for a health and care centre in her constituency.
Her parliamentary participation rate of 62% sits below the Commons average, though that figure is not unusual for Scottish MPs managing the distance to Westminster. She speaks most frequently on the economy, social care, and health — 133 contributions across 87 debates — and her voting profile shows strong alignment with parliamentary scrutiny (92%), civil liberties (91%), climate action (89%), and Lords oversight (95%). She is notably less aligned with fiscal responsibility (17%) and progressive taxation (21%) measures, placing her on the economically cautious wing of her party. Compared to the Lib Dem average, she votes more consistently on child welfare and fiscal transparency, and slightly more firmly on crime.
Murray sits on the Scottish Affairs Committee, which provides a direct platform for the devolution concerns reflected in her rebel vote. Her news coverage centres on health and local campaigning rather than Westminster controversy. She has been an MP only since July 2024, so the full data picture is still forming — her voting record will become more meaningful as the parliament develops.
Susan Murray is the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dunbartonshire, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland).
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Murray broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Highlighted majority Scottish support for the Union and nuclear power, challenged the SNP's dismissal of public opinion, and called for electoral reform to better reflect voters' w…”
“Independent businesses are being taxed out while online giants pay a fraction of corporation tax; government should cut VAT for hospitality, reform business rates, and level the ta…”
“A treatable condition should not be reserved for those who can afford private care; the government must urgently plug evidence gaps, increase research funding, and ensure unified U…”
“Scotland's nuclear potential remains unassessed; Scotland should share in the same job creation benefits as Wales from nuclear investment.”
Select, joint and other committees Murray currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Albert Hall Bill [HL] | Member | Select |
| Scottish Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Murray sits on 2.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 30 | 18.0% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 22 | 13.2% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 22 | 13.2% |
| Treasury | 16 | 9.6% |
| Home Office | 16 | 9.6% |
| Ministry of Justice | 11 | 6.6% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 11 | 6.6% |
| Cabinet Office | 10 | 6.0% |
What the average time taken by HM Revenue and Customs is to issue a clearance certificate in respect of a deceased person's estate after tax due has been paid; and what steps her Department is taking to reduce that time.
Awaiting answer.
What the average waiting time was for callers to HM Revenue and Customs helplines dealing with bereavement and estates in each of the last two years.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the capacity of HM Revenue and Customs to process additional inheritance tax cases arising from the inclusion of unused pension funds in estates from April 2027.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment her Department has made of whether employment tribunal delays disproportionately affect (a) women, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minority workers and (d) other groups protected under the Equality Act 2010.
Awaiting answer.
National Liberal Club 14 August 2024 to 31 December 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Oct 2024
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 138,296 | 72.6% |
| Office Costs | 23,406 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation | 21,714 | 11.4% |
| MP Travel | 5,126 | 2.7% |
| Staff Travel | 1,836 | 1.0% |
| Total · 74 claims | 190,378 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Murray on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mid Dunbartonshire | 22,349 | 42.4% | Won |
| 2019 | Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East | 2,966 | 6.5% | Lost |
| 2010 | Lewes | 729 | 1.5% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan MurrayWON | LD | 22,349 | 42.4 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Mid Dunbartonshire →