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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Emma Harper

Scottish National Party

MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day

About Emma Harper

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6965
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Lower and Ground Floor
Holywood Trust Building
Old Assembly Close, Irish Street
Dumfries
DG1 2PH

Phone: 01387 255334
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Emma is a member of 17 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Animal Welfare

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cancer

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Diabetes

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Health Inequalities

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Improving Scotland’s Health

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scotch Whisky

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scots Language

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Work

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wellbeing Economy

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wood Panel Industry

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Emma does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Emma does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Emma has had 13 previous roles

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

18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

01 February 2023 - 29 June 2023

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Substitute Member

08 September 2021 - 01 February 2023

Rural Affairs Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Substitute Member

06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee

Substitute Member

03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021

Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Member

11 September 2018 - 04 May 2021

Health and Sport Committee

Deputy Convener

07 November 2017 - 03 September 2019

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

16 November 2017 - 11 September 2018

Health and Sport Committee

Member

08 June 2016 - 16 November 2017

Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee

Member

30 March 2017 - 07 November 2017

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

29 September 2016 - 30 March 2017

Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee

Member

06 September 2016 - 29 September 2016

European and External Relations Committee

Member

08 June 2016 - 06 September 2016

Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Member

Register of interests

Emma'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 Emma Harper. The date of their initial statement was 13 May 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

Between April 2021 and March 2022 I received remuneration of £1,268.24 before tax deductions and national insurance for ad hoc shifts as a Band 5 Staff Nurse supporting the Covid vaccination programme of NHS Dumfries and Galloway (of Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Bankend Road, Dumfries DG1 4AP). The shifts were mainly 8 hours per week and I undertook them on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays when required. [Registered 11 May 2023]

I am the proprietor, jointly with my husband, of the Ferintosh Guest House (of 30 Lovers Walk, Dumfries, DG11LX). I receive remuneration of between £2,001 and £3,000 per annum. I do not undertake any paid work for the guest house; it is managed by my husband with support from one part-time employee.

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

I currently remain a Registered Nurse and I am a member of NHS Dumfries & Galloway’s vaccination team. I will continue to be available as and if required to support further Covid/flu vaccinations in the upcoming months and I will update my register as necessary to declare any income derived when this occurs.

I am a member of Scottish CND. [Registered 20 September 2021]

I was a past President of Dumfries Ladies Burns Club #1.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Emma Harper 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: 30 November 2023

Regeneration and Economic Renewal Projects (South of Scotland)

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I have previously raised regeneration and economic renewal in relation to addressing the many vacant, abandoned and derelict sites across south Scotland, such as the Arches restaurant in Stranraer and the Interfloor factory in Dumfries…

Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2023

Female Participation in Sport and Physical Activity

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "It is nice to follow Brian Whittle in the debate, because he has a lot to contribute from his direct experience in sport. As a member of the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee, I am quite happy to speak in this debate about our report…

Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2023

World AIDS Day 2023

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I welcome the debate and congratulate my colleague Clare Haughey on bringing it to the chamber…

Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 28 November 2023

Healthcare in Remote and Rural Areas

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Good morning. It has been interesting to listen to the discussion and to hear colleagues’ questions. I am interested in looking at how the Government will develop policy in the future…

Chamber meeting date: 22 November 2023

Living Wage (Support for Rural Businesses)

1. Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting businesses in rural areas to become accredited living wage employers. (S6O-02749)"

Votes

How Emma Harper has voted in Parliament

Find out how Emma Harper has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-11496

Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 30, 2023

Result 82 for, 32 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-11381

Disabled Children and Young People (Transitions to Adulthood) (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 23, 2023

Result 19 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-11374.1

Business Programme

Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Result 52 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-11376

Approval of SSI

Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Result 87 for, 3 against, 25 abstained, 14 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-11351.2

Scotland’s Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Emma Roddick, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Result 63 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motions

Questions

Questions Emma Harper has asked

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

Question ref. S6W-23455

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 November 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on plans to ensure that all women aged over 71 can self-refer for a breast screening appointment, as was the case prior to the COVID-19 pandemic."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 30 November 2023

Question ref. S6W-23378

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 November 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to encourage young people to register to vote in elections, including through education on registering to vote in the school curriculum."

Answer expected on 14 December 2023

Question ref. S6W-23220

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 November 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting expedited payments, from Social Security Scotland, for the Adult Disability Payment, in cases where a young person has come to severe financial harm due to an unexpected medical diagnosis."

Answer expected on 11 December 2023

Question ref. S6O-02746

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 November 2023

"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what discussions it has had regarding support for children and young people from rural areas to visit the Scottish Parliament."

Answered by Christine Grahame (on Behalf of the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body on 23 November 2023

Question ref. S6W-23179

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 November 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its refreshed Tobacco Action Plan."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 November 2023

Question ref. S6O-02749

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 November 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting businesses in rural areas to become accredited Living Wage employers."

Taken in the Chamber on 22 November 2023

Question ref. S6W-22086

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 October 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of its Respiratory Care Action Plan."

Answered by Jenni Minto on 30 October 2023

Question ref. S6O-02666

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 October 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government how it defines "sustainability" when creating policies aimed at reaching its net zero targets."

Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2023

Question ref. S6O-02629

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 October 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the recruitment of police officers in Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders."

Taken in the Chamber on 25 October 2023

Question ref. S6W-21749

Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 September 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government how many GPs there currently are per head of population in Scotland, and what information it has on how this compares with (a) England and (b) Wales."

Answered by Michael Matheson on 9 October 2023

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