Tim Eagle
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2024 - present day
About Tim Eagle
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6989
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Tim is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Tim is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Tim does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Tim does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Tim does not have any previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
Register of interests
Tim'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.
Here is the register for Tim Eagle. The date of their initial statement was 13 March 2024.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I am a sole trader and owner of Hillfords Farm, of Moray, a small sheep and arable farm. I expect to spend in the region of an average of 10 hours a week on this role. In 2022/23 I received £2,628 income from this farm. I also receive £3,500 from single farm payment and £300 from the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) per annum in connection with operation of my farm.
Until 15 March 2024 I worked as a land agent at Peter Graham & Associates, Land Agency Business (of New Elgin Road, Elgin, IV30 6BA) earning £52,500 per annum for working 5 days per week. I will sporadically offer unpaid support over next few months in 2024.
Until 23 October 2023 I worked as a Regional Manager at the Scottish Land and Estates (of Stuart House, Eskmills Business Park, Musselburgh EH21 7PB) earning £18,000 per annum for working 3 days per week.
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
I own approximately 15 acres of land in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £100,001 – £150,000. I receive no income from this land and use it for my own farming business.
I rent 35 acres of tenanted land owned by the Moray Council in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £700,000 – £800,000 on repeating five-year short limited duration tenancy. I receive no income from this land and use it for my own farming business.
I rent 25 acres of tenanted land owned by the Crown Estate Scotland in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £200,000 – £300,000 on repeating five-year short limited duration tenancy. I receive no income from this land and use it for my own farming business.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
Between 2017 and 2022 I was a Councillor for Moray Council.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Tim Eagle 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: 8 May 2024
Ambulance Turnaround Times
3. Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to improve ambulance turnaround times. (S6O-03398)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (Review)
Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "As has just been mentioned, that is simply not enough. The minister might be aware that, in Moray, the communities of Garmouth and Kingston have suffered terrible flooding damage to agricultural fields, as well as to homes and businesses…
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (Review)
Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "As has just been mentioned, that is simply not enough. The minister might be aware that, in Moray, the communities of Garmouth and Kingston have suffered terrible flooding damage to agricultural fields, as well as to homes and businesses…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 8 May 2024
Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "Good morning. It is great to be a part of the committee. I am not sure if I need to, but I declare an interest as I am a farmer and I have worked in the agriculture sector…
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee meeting date: 7 May 2024
Judicial Factors (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "Good morning, minister, and thank you for coming in. When the Charity Law Association was here, it commented that it does not think that the bill as drafted would really help in the case of charities…
Votes
How Tim Eagle has voted in Parliament
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Appointment of Junior Scottish Minister
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 2024
Result 63 for, 49 against, 10 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Appointment of Scottish Minister
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 2024
Result 63 for, 57 against, 3 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 52 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Implementing the Cass Review in Scotland
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 71 for, 30 against, 20 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Supporting Scotland’s Colleges
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Tim Eagle in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Tim Eagle has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Eagle, Tim, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how many properties on the 15 islands that had R100 subsea cables installed are (a) still due to be connected in R100 contracts and (b) have been connected as a result of R100 contracts, broken down by island."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Eagle, Tim, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any trunk road upgrades that may be needed in the future, broken down by (a) section and (b) local authority area, as well as the date that the repair work (i) was first identified as required and (ii) is projected to be completed by."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Eagle, Tim, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any repair work has been required on the 16 R100 subsea cables to Scottish islands, broken down by (a) year and (b) cost of repair."
Answer expected on 28 May 2024
Asked by: Eagle, Tim, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on how many buildings that are listed as category (a) A, (b) B and (c) C contain reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), broken down by local authority area."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 May 2024
Asked by: Eagle, Tim, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with the introduction of Road Equivalent Tariff (RET) on Dunoon-Gourock services provided by (a) CalMac Ferries and (b) Western Ferries."
Answer expected on 22 May 2024
Asked by: Eagle, Tim, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many schools currently offer so-called Code Clubs as an extracurricular activity in the Highlands and Islands region, broken down by local authority area."
Answer expected on 22 May 2024
Asked by: Eagle, Tim, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the total cost of any financial penalties issued by Transport Scotland to CalMac Ferries since October 2022."
Answer expected on 22 May 2024
Asked by: Eagle, Tim, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it has allocated to the Mental Health Recovery and Renewal Fund in each year since it was established."
Answer expected on 22 May 2024
Asked by: Eagle, Tim, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how many schools in the Highlands and Islands region are currently rated (a) excellent, (b) very good, (c) good, (d) satisfactory, (e) weak and (f) unsatisfactory by Education Scotland, broken down by local authority area."
Answer expected on 22 May 2024
Asked by: Eagle, Tim, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government in what ways it supports (a) local authorities and (b) schools to encourage young people to learn coding."
Answer expected on 22 May 2024