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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Jamie Halcro Johnston

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2017 - present day

About Jamie Halcro Johnston

Contact details

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6140
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Jamie is a member of 9 cross-party groups

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

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Circular Economy

Member

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

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Islands

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Space

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Jamie does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Jamie has 3 party roles

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Agriculture

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Connectivity

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Islands

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Jamie has had 25 previous roles

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

26 June 2025 - 04 September 2025

Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

10 October 2024 - 26 June 2025

Economy and Fair Work Committee

Member

29 June 2023 - 10 October 2024

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Substitute Member

29 June 2023 - 10 October 2024

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Affairs

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024

Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Islands

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023

Economy and Fair Work Committee

Member

22 September 2021 - 29 June 2023

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Substitute Member

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Business

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Tourism

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Enterprise

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Trade

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Further Education

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Higher Education

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Science

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

16 December 2020 - 04 May 2021

Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Member

23 December 2020 - 04 May 2021

Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee

Member

29 June 2017 - 23 December 2020

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

25 February 2020 - 16 December 2020

Education and Skills Committee

Member

28 June 2017 - 11 August 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Skills

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Education

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020

Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee

Member

29 June 2017 - 25 February 2020

Finance and Constitution Committee

Substitute Member

28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 June 2017 - 06 September 2018

Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee

Member

Register of interests

Jamie'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 Jamie Halcro Johnston. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

I am a partner in J Halcro-Johnston and Sons (a farming concern of Gyre Farm, Orphir, Orkney KW17 2RD). I work one day per month. I receive a benefit in kind of accommodation in a property owned by the partnership, as well as payment of some utility bills, to a value of between £3,001 and £5,000 annually. If the partnership returns a profit, I anticipate receiving remuneration of between £1,001 and £2,000 annually. Any remuneration received by me will be reinvested in the business.

Until 19 June 2017 I was a sole trader providing freelance Sales Consultancy, providing services to Holyrood Communications. I worked three days per week in this role.

Gifts

No registrable interests.

Overseas visits

No registrable interests.

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests.

Heritable property

I own a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £300,001 and £350,001, which I use as accommodation when I attend the Parliament.

I own a croft in Orkney which produces a gross annual income of up to £5,000.

I own 150 acres of land in Orkney with a market value in the £0 - £50,000 band. I receive no income from this land.

Interest in shares

No registrable interests.

Voluntary

I own 250 ordinary shares in Tetragen (Knapton) Ltd, an energy-from-waste firm.

I own 196 ordinary shares in Standard Life.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Jamie Halcro Johnston 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.

Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025

Alexander Dennis

Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "Good morning. Following on from those questions, am I right in saying that you mostly only produce buses to order?"

Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025

Overseas Aid

6. Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what restrictions it places on the use of its overseas aid. (S6O-04839)"

Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 25 June 2025

Alexander Dennis

Jamie Halcro Johnston: "Good morning, Robert and Derek, and thank you for coming in. I have a number of questions, some of which are about trying to get some information ahead of our meeting with ADL tomorrow…

Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 25 June 2025

Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "Good morning. On that point, one reason for the bill is perhaps that there is a patchwork approach to community wealth building across the country…

Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2025

Section 37 Applications (Engagement and Decision Making)

2. Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what new measures it has introduced in relation to supporting improved community engagement and respecting local democratic decision making, when section 37 applications for energy infrastructure are considered…

Votes

How Jamie Halcro Johnston has voted in Parliament

Find out how Jamie Halcro Johnston has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-16789

Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill

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 voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-16892

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill

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 against

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-16960

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution

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 against

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-16942

Approval of SSI

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 abstained

Agreed

Motion ref. S6M-16923

Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation

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

Motions

Questions

Questions Jamie Halcro Johnston has asked

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

Question reference: S6W-37731

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged:19 May 2025

Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 27 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide figures for the vacancy rate within the social care workforce, including average time to fill posts, in each NHS board since 2018."

Question reference: S6O-04721

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged:21 May 2025

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it has introduced in the last year to improve road safety across the Highlands and Islands."

Question reference: S6W-37734

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged:19 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 2 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to reduce waiting times for the commencement of social care services following assessment, and what the current expected waiting time is compared with the targets, broken down by NHS board."

Question reference: S6W-37738

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged:19 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 2 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is addressing any regional disparities in waiting times for assessed social care packages, and whether it will provide a breakdown of what efforts are being made by each NHS board to reduce waiting times."

Question reference: S6W-37720

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged:19 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 2 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how many patients waited longer than the recommended time for palliative care services to begin in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board."

Question reference: S6W-37735

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged:19 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 2 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government how many people have been on a waiting list for a social care assessment in each year since 2018, also broken down by NHS board."

Question reference: S6W-37713

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged:19 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 2 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of delayed cataract surgery on patient wellbeing, including risks of falls, injuries and social isolation, particularly among older patients."

Question reference: S6W-37719

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged:19 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 2 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what the average waiting time has been for access to palliative care services in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board."

Question reference: S6W-37721

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged:19 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 2 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what the average waiting time has been for specialist palliative care referrals to be actioned in each of the last five years, broken down by NHS board."

Question reference: S6W-37724

Asked by: Jamie Halcro Johnston, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged:19 May 2025

Current Status: Answer expected on 2 June 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the number of hours of palliative care that have not been delivered due to staff shortages in the last five years, broken down by (a) year and (b) NHS board."

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