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.
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
Emma is a member of 2 committees
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Emma is a member of 17 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness
Member
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 Mental Health
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rare, Genetic and Undiagnosed Conditions
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 Scots Language
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Work
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wellbeing Economy
Deputy 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 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 am a member of Scottish CND. [Registered 20 September 2021]
I was a past President of Dumfries Ladies Burns Club #1.
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.
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: 26 January 2023
Strategic Transport Projects Review 2
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "STPR2 makes a commitment to improve journey times on the Glasgow to Carlisle rail line, and the cabinet secretary rightly mentions the A75 and A77 arterial routes, which need improvement based on safety and efficiency concerns…
Chamber meeting date: 25 January 2023
Farming (Help with Costs)
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "In addition to the increase in costs for farmers associated with the cost of living crisis and Brexit, farmers also experience attacks on their livestock by out-of-control dogs, which has financial and emotional impacts…
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee meeting date: 25 January 2023
Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
Emma Harper: "I was interested to learn that we received 11 responses to the committee’s call for views. Some of the responses specifically mentioned clause 42…
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee meeting date: 25 January 2023
Shark Fins Bill
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP) (Committee Substitute): "The committee’s briefing papers state: “The global trade in shark fins is estimated to be 16-17,000 tonnes per year, resulting in the death of 97 million sharks annually…
Chamber meeting date: 24 January 2023
Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app froze for some reason. I would have voted no."
Votes
How Emma Harper has voted in Parliament
Find out how Emma Harper has voted recently.
Suspension of Standing Orders
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, January 26, 2023
Result 85 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Sarah Boyack, Katy Clark, Rhoda Grant, Mark Griffin, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard, Paul Sweeney, Mercedes Villalba, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Result 21 for, 96 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Delivering the Homes Scotland Needs
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Ben Macpherson, Gillian Martin, Christina McKelvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Result 69 for, 55 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Homeless Emergency
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Ben Macpherson, Christina McKelvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Result 69 for, 55 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Result 101 for, 21 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Emma Harper in Parliament
Find out what motions Emma Harper has submitted recently.
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.
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 11 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Strategic Transport Projects Review 2 will improve rail infrastructure, journey times and rail connectivity across the South Scotland region."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 January 2023
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 20 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the National Carers Strategy."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 21 December 2022
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 9 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding has been allocated for the construction of Changing Places toilets in the South Scotland region since the creation of its £10 million Changing Places toilet fund."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 20 December 2022
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made in developing health and social care workforce demand projections, in line with the National Workforce Strategy published in March 2022."
Answered by Humza Yousaf on 20 December 2022
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the commitments that it made jointly with COSLA in its Statement of Intent, published in March 2021, and when it will set out further joint commitments with COSLA to continue to bring about improvements to the social care sector."
Answered by Kevin Stewart on 19 December 2022
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the supply and distribution of naloxone."
Answered by Angela Constance on 10 November 2022
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its discussions with the UK Government regarding any impact in Scotland of a potential veterinary agreement between the UK and the European Union to enable regulatory alignment of sanitary and phytosanitary products moving between the UK and the EU."
Taken in the Chamber on 3 November 2022
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the provision of community policing, including community safety patrols, in the South Scotland region."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 October 2022
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to introduce a statutory obligation on Scottish public sector bodies to procure, where possible, from Scottish manufacturers and suppliers."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 17 October 2022
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the further investigations into the increase of neonatal deaths in March 2022."
Answered by Maree Todd on 30 September 2022