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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Fergus Ewing

Scottish National Party

MSP for Inverness and Nairn (Constituency) 2011 - present day

Former MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber (Constituency) 1999 - 2011

About Fergus Ewing

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @FergusEwingSNP

Facebook: Fergus's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 01463 713004
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

112 Church Street
Inverness
Highland
IV1 1EP

Phone: 01463 713004
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Fergus is a member of 6 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Building Bridges with Israel

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Oil and Gas

Convener

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

Convener

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Fergus does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Fergus does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Fergus has had 25 previous roles

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

31 March 2022 - 27 April 2023

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 - 31 March 2022

Education Children and Young People Committee

Member

08 September 2021 - 31 March 2022

Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

17 February 2020 - 19 May 2021

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism

Scottish Government

26 June 2018 - 17 February 2020

Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy

Scottish Government

19 May 2016 - 26 June 2018

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity

Scottish Government

21 November 2014 - 18 May 2016

Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism

Scottish Government

25 May 2011 - 21 November 2014

Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism

Scottish Government

17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011

Minister for Community Safety

Scottish Government

13 September 2004 - 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Telecommunications

Scottish National Party

13 September 2004 - 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Tourism

Scottish National Party

13 September 2004 - 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Transport

Scottish National Party

09 May 2006 - 02 April 2007

Local Government and Transport Committee

Deputy Convener

23 September 2004 - 09 May 2006

Local Government and Transport Committee

Member

10 June 2003 - 21 September 2004

Finance Committee

Deputy Convener

30 May 2003 - 13 September 2004

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish National Party

30 May 2003 - 13 September 2004

Party Spokesperson on Public Services

Scottish National Party

04 June 2003 - 10 June 2003

Finance Committee

Member

27 June 2001 - 31 March 2003

Party Spokesperson on Rural Development

Scottish National Party

16 May 2002 - 31 March 2003

Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Committee

Substitute Member

08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003

Rural Development Committee

Deputy Convener

07 November 2000 - 07 January 2001

Rural Affairs Committee

Deputy Convener

17 June 1999 - 23 November 2000

Enterprise and Lifelong Learning Committee

Member

02 November 2000 - 07 November 2000

Rural Affairs Committee

Member

17 June 1999 - 01 November 2000

Subordinate Legislation Committee

Member

Register of interests

Fergus'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 Fergus Ewing. The date of their initial statement was 24 May 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

I own a house in Lossiemouth which has a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 and from which I derive income of up to £5,000 per annum.

Interest in shares

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 02 May 2023]

I own ordinary shares in Findlay Park American (an investment trust) with a value of £49,327. [Amended interest 1 May 2022]

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 02 May 2023]

Voluntary

No registrable interests

Recent Activity

What was said

What Fergus Ewing 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: 19 November 2024

Income Tax

Fergus Ewing (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP): "The cabinet secretary argues that those who have the broadest shoulders—the highest incomes—in Scotland should pay more tax…

Chamber meeting date: 19 November 2024

Rural Economy (Impact of United Kingdom Government Budget)

Fergus Ewing (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP): "I have a simple question…

Chamber meeting date: 10 October 2024

Schools (Gender Identity Guidance)

7. Fergus Ewing (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether it will review any guidance in relation to the teaching of gender identity in schools, in light of the Cass report. (S6O-03835)"

Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2024

Tree Planting

4. Fergus Ewing (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will increase funding to enable more trees of commercial species to be planted in Scotland. (S6O-03784)"

Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2024

Housing Emergency

Fergus Ewing (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP): "Will the member take an intervention—an extremely helpful one?"

Votes

How Fergus Ewing has voted in Parliament

Find out how Fergus Ewing has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-15545

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable and Procedures for Consideration

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 92 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15529.2

Impact of National Insurance Increase on Public Services

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 29 for, 90 against, 3 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-15529

Impact of National Insurance Increase on Public Services

Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024

Supported by: Ivan McKee, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 73 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15530

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024

Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Angela Constance, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 67 for, 50 against, 4 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP not voted

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-15529.3

Impact of National Insurance Increase on Public Services

Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Result 21 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motions

Questions

Questions Fergus Ewing has asked

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

Question ref. S6W-30594

Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement on retailers, as set out in the 2024-25 Budget, whether it (a) has assessed and (b) will assess the potential impact on support for new or renewal ballots for business improvement districts from those firms liable for the new levy."

Answered by Ivan McKee on 24 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30595

Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it had with Scotland’s Improvement Districts regarding the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement on retailers prior to the announcement in the 2024-25 Budget, and what discussions it has had since."

Answered by Ivan McKee on 24 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03835

Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether it will review any guidance in relation to the teaching of gender identity in schools, in light of the Cass report."

Taken in the Chamber on 10 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03784

Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will increase funding to enable more trees of commercial species to be planted in Scotland."

Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2024

Question ref. S6O-03655

Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding support for any businesses impacted by the ban on wood burning stoves in new build homes."

Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-28689

Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 July 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the current GP contract, which has required, as of March 2023, the transfer of vaccination services in rural areas from GPs to NHS boards, has been a success; what its position is on whether this policy has resulted in any potential increased risks of death in infants, and, if so,…

Answered by Neil Gray on 8 August 2024

Question ref. S6W-28537

Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the advanced works for the dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy; whether it will specify what upgraded active travel works have been undertaken, what the total cost was for this work, what consultation it undertook, whether this work has been completed, and, if this is not the case, when it…

Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 7 August 2024

Question ref. S6W-28536

Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the advanced works for the dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy, whether it will provide a detailed breakdown of the (a) total cost and (b) cost of any (i) preparatory work and (ii) consultancy fees for the creation of an ecological pond to accommodate a fly species."

Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 7 August 2024

Question ref. S6W-28531

Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what the sum was of the tender by the sole bidder for the contract for the dualling of the A9 Tomatin to Moy under the original tender process, in light of the recent award of the re-tendered contract for £184…

Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 7 August 2024

Question ref. S6W-28532

Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether the original tender for the A9 Tomatin to Moy dualling contract was rejected on the grounds of excessive cost."

Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 7 August 2024

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