Scottish National Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
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31 October 2023 - 20 February 2024
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18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
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08 September 2021 - 01 February 2023
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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.
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.
Find out how Emma Harper has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-16789
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, 2025
Result 64 for, 1 against, 53 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16892
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 91 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16960
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16942
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 70 for, 0 against, 50 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-16923
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Emma Harper has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20593
Motion ref. S6M-20477
Motion ref. S6M-20288
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish Phase Two of the Women’s Health Plan."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to use technological innovation to improve ophthalmology services and reduce waiting lists for glaucoma treatment."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it will provide to national treatment centres to offer trabecular bypass procedures at the time of cataract surgery, where clinically appropriate, in light of the recent UK and Eire Glaucoma Society consensus statement concluding that all patients with glaucoma should be offered minimally invasive…
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve family support services within the prison estate."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when the response to the recommendations set out by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the February 2025 Market Study into Infant formula and Follow-on formula will be published, in light of these measures being designed to increase affordability of a vital food product for babies."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to the National Timber Group entering administration."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported protests outside a primary school in Glasgow, what support it is offering to Police Scotland, local authorities and other agencies to ensure the safety and security of those using adult education services."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to help deliver regeneration in the south west, including any plans for future infrastructure and housing investment."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025
"To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government has had any initial response from the UK Government in relation to the letter sent to the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs on 22 October regarding the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 13 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 13 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what further action it is taking to improve access to primary care."