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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Emma Harper

Scottish National Party

MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day

About Emma Harper

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Contact at local office

Lower and Ground Floor
Holywood Trust Building
Old Assembly Close, Irish Street
Dumfries
DG1 2PH

Phone: 01387 255334
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Emma is a member of 15 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Animal Welfare

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Civil Nuclear Industry

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Diabetes

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Health Inequalities

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Improving Scotland’s Health

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scotch Whisky

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scots Language

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Work

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wellbeing Economy

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wood Panel Industry

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Emma does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Emma does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Emma has had 15 previous roles

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

31 October 2023 - 20 February 2024

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Substitute Member

01 February 2023 - 29 June 2023

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Substitute Member

18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

08 September 2021 - 01 February 2023

Rural Affairs Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Substitute Member

06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee

Substitute Member

03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021

Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Member

11 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

Health and Sport Committee

Deputy Convener

07 November 2017 - 03 September 2019

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

16 November 2017 - 11 September 2018

Health and Sport Committee

Member

14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity

Scottish Government

08 June 2016 - 16 November 2017

Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee

Member

30 March 2017 - 07 November 2017

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

29 September 2016 - 30 March 2017

Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee

Member

06 September 2016 - 29 September 2016

European and External Relations Committee

Member

08 June 2016 - 06 September 2016

Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Member

Register of interests

Emma'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 Emma Harper. The date of their initial statement was 13 May 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

I am the proprietor, jointly with my husband, of the Ferintosh Guest House (of 30 Lovers Walk, Dumfries, DG11LX). I receive remuneration of between £2,001 and £3,000 per annum. I do not undertake any paid work for the guest house; it is managed by my husband with support from one part-time employee.

Between April 2021 and March 2022 I received remuneration of £1,268.24 before tax deductions and national insurance for ad hoc shifts as a Band 5 Staff Nurse supporting the Covid vaccination programme of NHS Dumfries and Galloway (of Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4AP). The shifts were mainly 8 hours per week and I undertook them on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays when required. [Registered 11 May 2023]

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

I was a past President of Dumfries Ladies Burns Club #1.

I am a member of Scottish CND. [Registered 20 September 2021]

I currently remain a Registered Nurse and I am a member of NHS Dumfries & Galloway’s vaccination team. I will continue to be available as and if required to support further Covid/flu vaccinations in the upcoming months and I will update my register as necessary to declare any income derived when this occurs.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Emma Harper 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: 6 November 2024

Fishing Sector (Science and Data)

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Will the cabinet secretary outline what the economic impact of Brexit has been on Scotland’s fishing sector, according to the available data?"

Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 5 November 2024

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Professor White mentioned conscientious objection. I have had a constituent who is a health professional contact me about that. I am interested in how the law in Victoria provides for the option of conscientious objection…

Chamber meeting date: 31 October 2024

Scotland’s Commissioner Landscape

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate. I thank the Finance and Public Administration Committee members and clerks for producing their report and carrying out this important inquiry, and I acknowledge all the witnesses who provided evidence…

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 30 October 2024

Free-Range Egg Marketing Standards (Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 [Draft]

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Good morning, minister and officials. From a quick Google search, I see that the UK consumes around 31 million eggs per day, or 350 eggs per second. That is a lot of eggs…

Chamber meeting date: 29 October 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate, and I congratulate Emma Roddick on securing it. Having listened to what she has described this evening, I value her knowledge and input…

Votes

How Emma Harper has voted in Parliament

Find out how Emma Harper has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-15205.2

Keeping The Promise

Submitted by: Roz McCall, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Result 53 for, 57 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-15228

Approval of SSI

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Result 83 for, 0 against, 27 abstained, 19 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15168

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, November 1, 2024

Supported by: Alasdair Allan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Result 105 for, 0 against, 7 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 51 Amendment 14

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Result 7 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 51 Amendment 13

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Result 81 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motions

Questions

Questions Emma Harper has asked

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

Question ref. S6O-03894

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work regarding the Social Isolation and Loneliness Strategy, particularly in relation to rural areas ahead of the winter months."

Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024

Question ref. S6O-03763

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the local government funding settlement, what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential revenue that local authorities could generate through Decriminalised Parking Enforcement regimes in their areas."

Taken in the Chamber on 25 September 2024

Question ref. S6F-03358

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 September 2024

"To ask the First Minister what the implications are for public health in Scotland of the UK Government’s announcement that it plans to ban junk food advertising before 9.00 pm."

Taken in the Chamber on 19 September 2024

Question ref. S6O-03672

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Network Rail and ScotRail with regards to improving the Dumfries-Glasgow train service."

Taken in the Chamber on 5 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-28503

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 July 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what the estimated cost has been to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service of call-outs to vacant, abandoned and derelict buildings in each year since 2016."

Answered by Siobhian Brown on 19 July 2024

Question ref. S6W-28636

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 July 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s report on Module 1, covering pre-pandemic preparedness and resilience, which publishes on 18 July 2024."

Answered by Kate Forbes on 18 July 2024

Question ref. S6W-28497

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 July 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government when ministers will be in a position to provide an update to the Parliament on the work of the Chief Medical Officer’s office to review the recommendations of the Cass Review and its implications for Scotland."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 5 July 2024

Question ref. S6W-28139

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding its current position in relation to potentially lifting the prohibition on fishing vessels landing berried hen lobsters from the (a) Solway Firth and (b) North Channel of the Irish Sea, in light of reported concerns from the fishing industry that the Marine Directorate…

Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 25 June 2024

Question ref. S6F-03280

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 June 2024

"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s work to roll out the Carer Support Payment."

Taken in the Chamber on 27 June 2024

Question ref. S6O-03626

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how citizens' assemblies can help ensure that the views of people in rural communities are taken into account in decision-making on matters of importance to rural Scotland."

Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2024

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