MSP for Argyll and Bute (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Argyll and Bute (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to present
Convener
Member
Deputy Chair
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
25 June 2026 to 18 September 2026
Member
30 March 2023 to 20 May 2026
Scottish Government
17 June 2021 to 31 March 2023
Member
01 February 2023 to 31 March 2023
Member
08 September 2021 to 31 March 2023
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 01 February 2023
Member
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 Jenni Minto. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2026.
No registrable interests.
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On 8 August 2025 I made a constituency site visit to the Port Ellen Distillery on Islay as a guest of Diageo. The value of the visit was £250.
I am a member of Islay Energy Trust, this derives no financial benefit.
I have a £5k shareholding in Islay Energy Community Benefit Society, which returns 4% interest each year. IECBS’s aim is to benefit the community through the development and operation of renewable energy projects on, or in the seas around the island of Islay. The society is owned and controlled by its shareholders, who as members have one vote each, irrespective of the size of their shareholding. The turbine was erected by 31 October 2014, and produced its first electricity on the 13 December 2014, the turbine was finally declared up and running at full capacity on Friday 13 February 2015.
My husband and I jointly edited a book, Islay Voices, published by Birlinn.
I am a Trustee of the Museum of Islay Life, this derives no financial benefit.
I am a member of RSPB, this derives no financial benefit.
I was a Trustee and Director of Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface from August 2016 to August 2019. I derived no financial benefit.
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: 7 October 2026
Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "The Scottish Government’s initial proposals on local government reform include a suggestion of separate arrangements for island communities, and I welcome the recognition of their unique needs…
Chamber meeting date: 7 October 2026
Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "I will start with a Gaelic proverb: “Is corrach gob an dubhain”. That literally translates to: “The point of the hook is precarious”. In other words, fishing is a risky, uncertain or precarious way to make a living…
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "I thank the minister for her update. I absolutely recognise the disruption caused for people in the Highlands and Islands when they are let down by transport services, given that I, too, live on an island…
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "Constituents of mine have been campaigning since 2021 for a change in regulations that would allow marriages to be converted to civil partnerships…
Chamber meeting date: 6 October 2026
Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "Constituents of mine have been campaigning since 2021 for a change in regulations that would allow marriages to be converted to civil partnerships…
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Find out how Jenni Minto has voted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-01460.3
Submitted by: James Adams, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 102 for, 15 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460
Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 5, 2026
Supported by: Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 102 for, 15 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.5
Submitted by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 21 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.4
Submitted by: Andrew Baxter, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 22 for, 79 against, 16 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.1
Submitted by: Jamie Langan, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 26 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Jenni Minto has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what national guidance is available to licensing boards regarding how the objective of protecting and improving public health should be weighed against commercial and operational considerations when determining applications for the sale of alcohol at football grounds."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact of increased alcohol availability at football matches on groups at highest risk of alcohol harm, including men aged 55 to 64 and people living in the most deprived areas."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to a comprehensive and independent evaluation of the ongoing trials of sale of alcohol at football matches, in order to assess any short-, medium- and long-term impacts on public health, before any wider change in policy or licensing practice is implemented."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what independent evaluation has been carried out of trials of the sale of alcohol at football matches to date, and whether any findings will be published."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds regarding the number of licences granted by licensing boards permitting the sale of alcohol at professional football matches since January 2025, and whether it will publish this information."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership and NHS Highland regarding the provision of kidney dialysis services to ensure that people are receiving treatment close to home."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that communities hosting energy infrastructure receive direct benefits from it."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the review of business rates will be published and whether any changes are being considered for hospitality businesses."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the timeline for the delivery of a medium-term solution to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to adopt a “tell us once” approach to grant schemes, such as Fair Work First, across its departments to reduce the burden on individuals, organisations and businesses, as part of its planned public sector reform."