Scottish National Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
31 October 2023 - 20 February 2024
Substitute Member
18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
Member
01 February 2023 - 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
08 September 2021 - 01 February 2023
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Member
11 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
07 November 2017 - 03 September 2019
Member
16 November 2017 - 11 September 2018
Member
14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
Scottish Government
08 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
Member
30 March 2017 - 07 November 2017
Member
29 September 2016 - 30 March 2017
Member
06 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2016
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 Emma Harper. The date of their initial statement was 13 May 2021.
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.
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]
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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.
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: 25 March 2026
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Given the challenges that Christine Grahame outlined and the Scottish Government’s commitment to a just transition, how can the Government support investment in biofuels and anaerobic digestion to reduce reliance on heating oil and provide greener, more secure energy for rural industries such as those in Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders?"
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Given the challenges that Christine Grahame outlined and the Scottish Government’s commitment to a just transition, how can the Government support investment in biofuels and anaerobic digestion to reduce reliance on heating oil and provide greener, more secure energy for rural industries such as those in Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders?"
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Given the challenges that Christine Grahame outlined and the Scottish Government’s commitment to a just transition, how can the Government support investment in biofuels and anaerobic digestion to reduce reliance on heating oil and provide greener, more secure energy for rural industries such as those in Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders?"
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Given the challenges that Christine Grahame outlined and the Scottish Government’s commitment to a just transition, how can the Government support investment in biofuels and anaerobic digestion to reduce reliance on heating oil and provide greener, more secure energy for rural industries such as those in Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders?"
Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Given the challenges that Christine Grahame outlined and the Scottish Government’s commitment to a just transition, how can the Government support investment in biofuels and anaerobic digestion to reduce reliance on heating oil and provide greener, more secure energy for rural industries such as those in Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders?"
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Motion ref. S6M-21168
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, March 20, 2026
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 91 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21120
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 121 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21103
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 119 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-21104
Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Emma Harper has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20876
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 11 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to tackle racism in secondary schools."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 February 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 6 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support people to access affordable home ownership in rural and island communities."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish Phase Two of the Women’s Health Plan."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its plans to use technological innovation to improve ophthalmology services and reduce waiting lists for glaucoma treatment."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 23 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it will provide to national treatment centres to offer trabecular bypass procedures at the time of cataract surgery, where clinically appropriate, in light of the recent UK and Eire Glaucoma Society consensus statement concluding that all patients with glaucoma should be offered minimally invasive…
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 7 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to improve family support services within the prison estate."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when the response to the recommendations set out by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the February 2025 Market Study into Infant formula and Follow-on formula will be published, in light of these measures being designed to increase affordability of a vital food product for babies."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking in response to the National Timber Group entering administration."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reported protests outside a primary school in Glasgow, what support it is offering to Police Scotland, local authorities and other agencies to ensure the safety and security of those using adult education services."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to help deliver regeneration in the south west, including any plans for future infrastructure and housing investment."