Daniel Johnson
Scottish Labour
MSP for Edinburgh Southern (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Daniel Johnson
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Committees
Daniel is a member of 1 committee
Education and Skills Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
Daniel is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Daniel does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Daniel has 1 party role
Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Labour
Previous roles
Daniel has had 12 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
20 November 2019 - 03 December 2020
Solicitors in the Supreme Courts of Scotland Amendment Bill Committee
Member
10 September 2019 - 11 September 2019
Education and Skills Committee
Member
18 June 2019 - 09 September 2019
Education and Skills Committee
Substitute Member
17 January 2018 - 08 September 2019
Justice SubCommittee on Policing
Member
09 January 2018 - 08 September 2019
Justice Committee
Member
19 December 2017 - 28 May 2019
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Labour
23 November 2017 - 09 January 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
Education and Skills Committee
Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 28 November 2017
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
28 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Daniel'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 Daniel Johnson. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 8 to 13 October 2017, I visited Taiwan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). The trip was arranged by the Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) (of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). I met a number of Government departments, as well as trade and cultural organisations. The total cost of the flight, hotel and ancillary expenses was £6400. These costs were entirely met by the Taiwanese Government as detailed above. [Registered 31 October 2017]
From 8 to 13 October 2017, I visited Taiwan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). The trip was arranged by the Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) (of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). I met a number of Government departments, as well as trade and cultural organisations. The total cost of the flight, hotel and ancillary expenses was £6400. These costs were entirely met by the Taiwanese Government as detailed above. [Registered 31 October 2017]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
I own 50% of the issued share capital of Over the Counter Ltd, a retail company. These are ordinary shares with a market value of £37,211. The company is a privately owned limited company therefore market value is difficult to determine. The value given is the net asset value based on the latest accounts filed with Companies House.
I own 50% of the issued share capital of Over the Counter Ltd, a retail company. These are ordinary shares with a market value of £37,211. The company is a privately owned limited company therefore market value is difficult to determine. The value given is the net asset value based on the latest accounts filed with Companies House.
I own 100% of the issued share capital of Stripe Retail Ltd, a company providing retail consulting and advisory services. These are ordinary shares with a market value of £171,292. The company is a privately owned limited company therefore market value is difficult to determine. The value given is the net asset value based on the latest accounts filed with Companies House.
I own 100% of the issued share capital of Stripe Retail Ltd, a company providing retail consulting and advisory services. These are ordinary shares with a market value of £171,292. The company is a privately owned limited company therefore market value is difficult to determine. The value given is the net asset value based on the latest accounts filed with Companies House.
Voluntary
I am an associate member of the Labour Women’s Network.
I am a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.
I am a member of Labour movement for Europe.
I am a Trustee to the board of the ADHD Foundation, a charity registered in England and Wales, Registered Charity Number 1120898. [Registered 10 July 2020]
I am currently a non-working director of Stripe Retail Ltd and Over the Counter Ltd but receive no remuneration or benefits in kind from either of these companies. I am, as declared, a shareholder in both these companies and therefore receive dividends from them.
I am a member of USDAW and Community trade unions.
I am a Trustee to the board of the ADHD Foundation, a charity registered in England and Wales, Registered Charity Number 1120898. [Registered 10 July 2020]
I am an associate member of the Labour Women’s Network.
At the point of my return as a member of the Scottish Parliament I was a non-working, unremunerated director of Aspidistra Ltd and Aspidistra Property Ltd. I have since resigned these directorships.
I am currently a non-working director of Stripe Retail Ltd and Over the Counter Ltd but receive no remuneration or benefits in kind from either of these companies. I am, as declared, a shareholder in both these companies and therefore receive dividends from them.
I am a member of Amnesty International.
I am a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.
I am a member of USDAW and Community trade unions.
I am a member of Amnesty International.
I am a member of Labour movement for Europe.
At the point of my return as a member of the Scottish Parliament I was a non-working, unremunerated director of Aspidistra Ltd and Aspidistra Property Ltd. I have since resigned these directorships.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Daniel Johnson 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.
Education and Skills Committee meeting date: 24 March 2021
Coronavirus and Education
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "In a sense, my questions follow on from those from Jamie Greene, who asked about the coming academic term. I am interested in the medium to longer term…
Chamber meeting date: 16 March 2021
Covid-19
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "At the end of last week, it became clear that there had been a major problem with the issuing of blue letters, in that people between the ages of 60 and 64 in the Lothians had not been receiving their appointments…
Chamber meeting date: 16 March 2021
Global Capital Investment Plan
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "I thank the minister for advance sight of his statement. At a time of global pandemic, looking forward and looking towards investment are hugely important…
Chamber meeting date: 11 March 2021
Gupta Family Group Alliance
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "I remind members that I am a member of the trade union Community…
Chamber meeting date: 11 March 2021
Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "In summing up the debate, we can all start from the position that was well outlined by the cabinet secretary, Jamie Greene, Iain Gray, Johann Lamont and others, which is that the bill is motivated and driven by a profound sense of the need for justice, and by an extreme emotional connection to the very real harm and abuse that was done to so many…
Votes
How Daniel Johnson has voted in Parliament
Find out how Daniel Johnson has voted recently.
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Result 120 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motion of No Confidence
Submitted by: Ruth Davidson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Murdo Fraser, Maurice Golden, Jamie Greene, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Gordon Lindhurst, Dean Lockhart, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, John Scott, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Adam Tomkins, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Result 31 for, 65 against, 27 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP abstained
Vote Defeated
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Result 111 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 18 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Andy Wightman, Lothian, Independent. Date lodged: Thursday, February 25, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
National Mission to Reduce Drug Deaths and Harms
Submitted by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Supported by: Donald Cameron
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 18, 2021
Result 43 for, 69 against, 1 abstained, 16 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Daniel Johnson in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Daniel Johnson has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
Asked by: Johnson, Daniel, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 12 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how much in total was allocated from its Budget in 2019-20 to non-governmental organisations, including those designated as charities."
Answered by: Aileen Campbell on 1 March 2021
Asked by: Johnson, Daniel, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 8 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish its plan for the provision of second-dose COVID-19 vaccinations, and what the expected average time will be between the first and second doses."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 25 February 2021
Asked by: Johnson, Daniel, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 28 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to allowing (a) GPs and (b) pharmacies to order COVID-19 vaccine supplies directly, bypassing NHS boards."
Answered by: Mairi Gougeon on 23 February 2021
Asked by: Johnson, Daniel, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 13 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to making police officers an immediate priority in the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine."
Answered by: Mairi Gougeon on 23 February 2021
Asked by: Johnson, Daniel, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 5 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the average time has been since March 2020 to provide substantive responses to written parliamentary questions that have received holding responses."
Answered by: Graeme Dey on 9 February 2021
Asked by: Johnson, Daniel, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 9 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the statement by the First Minister on 8 December 2020 (Official Report, c…
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 3 February 2021
Asked by: Johnson, Daniel, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 19 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to reform the procedures for claiming Disabled Students Allowance."
Answered by: Richard Lochhead on 2 February 2021
Asked by: Johnson, Daniel, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how many deaths there have been since the start of the COVD-19 pandemic that were as a result of difficulties in accessing treatment in hospital or cancelled appointments."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 29 January 2021
Asked by: Johnson, Daniel, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how many clinicians have volunteered to support the NHS outwith their working hours since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they have been supported to do this."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 29 January 2021
Asked by: Johnson, Daniel, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour, Date Lodged: 14 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what communication it has had with universities regarding the return of students; what COVID-19 testing is in place for their return; how many students it anticipates will return, and what its advice is to university students who are currently preparing to return to their (a) university and (b) private student…
Answered by: Richard Lochhead on 28 January 2021
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