Jamie Halcro Johnston
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2017 - present day
About Jamie Halcro Johnston
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6140
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Jamie is a member of 2 committees
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Jamie is a member of 8 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
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 2 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Affairs
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Islands
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Jamie has had 19 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
22 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Economy and Fair Work Committee
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
29 June 2017 - 25 February 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
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.
Chamber meeting date: 16 April 2024
New-build Heat Standard
Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "The guidance in the Government’s “Domestic Technical Handbook” says: “emergency heating will normally be connected to the same means of heat distribution used by the normal heating system…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 16 April 2024
Scotland’s Commissioner Landscape
Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "Some of the points that I was looking to make have been covered by Michael Marra, but I will focus a little on outcomes. Your report informs discussion and consultation on the potential setting up of a new commission or commissioner…
Chamber meeting date: 27 March 2024
Budget (Impact on Highlands and Islands)
8. Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the impact of its 2024-25 budget on the Highlands and Islands region. (S6O-03275)"
Chamber meeting date: 27 March 2024
Budget (Impact on Highlands and Islands)
8. Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the impact of its 2024-25 budget on the Highlands and Islands region. (S6O-03275)"
Chamber meeting date: 27 March 2024
Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "I draw members’ attention to my entry in the register of members’ interests: I am a partner in a farming business and the owner of a registered croft, and I am a member of NFU Scotland, Scottish Land & Estates and the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. As such, I am in receipt of payments. I should also note that, as a…
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Votes
How Jamie Halcro Johnston has voted in Parliament
Find out how Jamie Halcro Johnston has voted recently.
Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, April 18, 2024
Result 20 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Jamie Halcro Johnston in Parliament
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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.
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how data from the most recent Scottish census is being used."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2024
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the impact of its 2024-25 Budget on the Highlands and Islands region."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 March 2024
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what steps it is taking to support the fishing industry."
Taken in the Chamber on 13 March 2024
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its priorities are for tackling crime and antisocial behaviour in the Highlands and Islands."
Taken in the Chamber on 31 January 2024
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 December 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will support small businesses over the coming months."
Taken in the Chamber on 13 December 2023
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 15 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many health services across the Highlands and Islands have been downgraded or lost entirely over the last 16 years."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 November 2023
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for onshore wind development with a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts have been withdrawn by the applicant in each of the past 10 years, broken down by local authority area."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 October 2023
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for onshore wind development with a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts have been submitted in each of the past 10 years, broken down by local authority area."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 October 2023
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for onshore wind development with a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts have been granted in each of the past 10 years, broken down by local authority area."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 October 2023
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many applications for onshore wind development with a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts have been granted against the recommendation of the relevant local authority in each of the past 10 years, broken down by local authority area."
Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 October 2023
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