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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

Jamie is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Jamie is not a member of any cross-party groups

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 12 previous roles

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

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

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

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

28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Employment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

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.

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.

Alexander Dennis

Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 26 June 2025

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?"

Overseas Aid

Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2025

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)"

Alexander Dennis

Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 25 June 2025

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…

Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 25 June 2025

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…

Section 37 Applications (Engagement and Decision Making)

Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2025

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.

Scottish Rate Resolution

Motion ref. S6M-20844

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026

Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Business Programme

Motion ref. S6M-20826.1

Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Approval of SSI

Motion ref. S6M-20827

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

Motion ref. S6M-20820.2

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports

Motion ref. S6M-20819.3

Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP abstained

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: S6O-05652

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

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to businesses facing higher energy prices and other increased costs resulting from the conflict in the Middle East."

Question reference: S6O-05633

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

Date lodged: 4 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of local decision-making and local accountability in the NHS."

Question reference: S6O-05598

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

Date lodged: 25 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that Highlands and Islands Airports Limited airports are as accessible as possible to all residents and users."

Question reference: S6O-05525

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

Date lodged: 11 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that policing of island communities is adequately resourced."

Question reference: S6O-05477

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

Date lodged: 28 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with communities, developers and other stakeholders regarding wide loads and any increased traffic movements on the A86, A889, A82 and A87 linked to the Skye Reinforcement Project and the Glen Mor workers’ camp at Fort Augustus."

Question reference: S6O-05406

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

Date lodged: 14 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether local authorities should increase council tax, reduce public services, or a mixture of both, to meet any gaps in local government funding as a result of the draft Budget."

Question reference: S6O-05381

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

Date lodged: 7 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure transport links remain open during incidents of severe weather."

Question reference: S6W-42050

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

Date lodged: 19 November 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 4 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it (a) has undertaken and (b) will undertake an analysis to determine the total (i) number of civil servant hours spent on and (ii) cost of administering the Future Farming Investment Scheme to date."

Question reference: S6W-42048

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

Date lodged: 19 November 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 3 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to continue the Future Farming Investment Scheme in 2026."

Question reference: S6W-42041

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

Date lodged: 19 November 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 3 December 2025

"To ask the Scottish Government whether AI has been used in any way to process applications to the Future Farming Investment Scheme."