Emma Harper
Scottish National Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Emma Harper
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6965
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Cross-party groups
Emma is not a member of any cross-party groups
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 10 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
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 vaccination in the upcoming months and I will update my register as necessary to declare any income derived when this occurs.
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: 13 July 2021
Covid-19
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Like Rona Mackay and Christine Grahame, I agree that this is an important issue…
Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2021
Covid-19 Vaccinations
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "What action is the Scottish Government taking in response to high numbers of people not attending their appointments at Covid-19 vaccination clinics…
Chamber meeting date: 24 June 2021
Cervical Screening
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "There are many reasons why women might be reluctant to attend their screening test. Those range from difficulties in attending or being examined due to physical disability to cultural and language barriers, lack of awareness and uneasiness…
Chamber meeting date: 23 June 2021
Hospitality Sector (Covid-19 Restrictions)
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I welcome the First Minister’s announcement yesterday regarding changes to the guidance on weddings, which are key to the hospitality sector…
Chamber meeting date: 22 June 2021
MND Scotland (40th Anniversary)
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I welcome the opportunity to speak in the debate, and I congratulate Bob Doris on bringing it to the chamber, and on his excellent contribution…
Votes
How Emma Harper has voted in Parliament
Find out how Emma Harper has voted recently.
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 24, 2021
Result 30 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Supported by: George Adam
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 24, 2021
Result 90 for, 32 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 24, 2021
Result 59 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 24, 2021
Result 61 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Result 33 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Emma Harper in Parliament
Find out what motions Emma Harper has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Emma Harper 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: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported plans to develop a shooting range in Eskadalemuir, and related concerns raised over safety and noise, whether it will review the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, in order to bring the licencing of shooting ranges under the control of the Scottish Government."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 22 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress with the COVID-19 vaccination programme since March 2021, including a potential future COVID-19 booster vaccination programme."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 23 July 2021
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Department for Transport regarding the action it is taking to address the backlog of people waiting to sit their (a) theory and (b) practical driving tests in Dumfries and Galloway."
Answered by: Graeme Dey on 22 July 2021
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of dental surgeries in Annan, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries, Newton Stewart and other locations in the South Scotland region temporarily suspending the acceptance of NHS dental patients due to a backlog of treatments as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, what action is being taken to (a) support such…
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government which of the recommendations from the October 2020 Scottish Land Commission Report into derelict and vacant land it will implement, and what the timescales for implementation are."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will introduce a bursary for student paramedics in time for the start of the 2021-22 term."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 1 July 2021
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the NHS will continue on the emergency footing that the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport previously extended to 30 June 2021."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 18 June 2021
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 May 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what the timescale is to implement the Scottish National Party election commitment to establish a national institute for remote and rural medicine."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 16 June 2021
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the NHS Board Performance Escalation Framework and the NHS boards that are currently escalated."
Answered by: Humza Yousaf on 10 June 2021
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the progress being made on the research, development and roll-out of the cervical cancer HPV screening home test, as part of the cancer screening programme."
Answered by: Mairi Gougeon on 24 March 2021
See all of Emma Harper's written questions submitted in Parliament