Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Eastwood (Constituency) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016
Former MSP for West of Scotland (Region) 2007 - 2011
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Website: jacksoncarlaw.org.uk
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Appointed Member
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
Member
19 August 2020 - 20 May 2021
Appointed Member
29 August 2017 - 04 May 2021
Member
14 February 2020 - 30 July 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 August 2019 - 14 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
15 November 2016 - 04 September 2019
Appointed Member
19 May 2016 - 03 September 2019
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
19 May 2016 - 03 September 2019
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
22 October 2018 - 02 May 2019
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 September 2016 - 17 May 2018
Member
19 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
19 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
10 November 2011 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
10 November 2011 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 June 2012 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
27 June 2012 - 23 March 2016
Member
01 February 2012 - 23 March 2016
Substitute Member
06 June 2013 - 11 December 2014
Substitute Member
18 June 2013 - 21 January 2014
Deputy Convener
12 June 2013 - 18 June 2013
Member
16 November 2011 - 02 May 2012
Member
01 June 2011 - 16 November 2011
Member
12 May 2011 - 10 November 2011
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
12 May 2011 - 10 November 2011
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
Substitute Member
26 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Member
03 February 2010 - 20 January 2011
Convener
13 November 2008 - 19 July 2010
Member
13 June 2007 - 26 May 2010
Member
17 May 2007 - 21 May 2010
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 January 2010 - 03 February 2010
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 Jackson Carlaw. The date of their initial statement was 14 May 2021.
No registrable interests
On 15 January 2020 I received a donation of £5,000 to my leadership campaign from Mr Alan Massie, a private individual. I established that the donation was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 15 January 2020.
On 15 January 2020 I received a donation of £5,000 to my leadership campaign from Mr James Stewart, a private individual. I established that the donation was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 15 January 2020.
On 15 January 2020 I received a donation of £10,000 to my leadership campaign from Peak Scientific (Company number SC175368), a manufacturer of electric motors, generators and transformers (of Inchinnan Bus Park, Renfrew, PA4 9RE). I established that the donation was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 15 January 2020.
From 12 August to 17 August 2018 I participated in a visit, by the Cross-Party Group Building Bridges with Israel, to Israel and the Palestinian Territories. During the course of the visit the CPG travelled extensively across Israel and in addition visited the Occupied Palestinian Territories. I met with many organisations and individuals to hear and discuss issues of concern and areas for possible future engagement. The costs of my visit were met by the Embassy of Israel in the United Kingdom (MFA) (of 2 Palace Green, Kensington, London W8 4QB) and in respect of my travel, accommodation and hospitality are estimated to be of the value of £2,200.
From 4 July to 8 July 2022 I visited Munich and Berlin, Germany, as part of a cross-Party delegation from the Scottish Parliament, meeting Parliamentarians, public officials and business representatives, as a guest of the Hanns Seidel Foundation. The costs of the visit, including travel, accommodation, meals and translation services amounted to £1460 and were paid by the Hanns Seidel Foundation (a political research foundation of Munich, Germany). [Registered 3 August 2022]
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
From 8 to 10 April 2018 I visited the European Parliament in Brussels. During this visit I met with MEPs, members of UKREP and others in connection with the ongoing Brexit negotiations and other matters of interest. Contributory support towards costs arising from travel, accommodation and hospitality in respect of this visit were made by the ECR (European Conservative and Reformists) within the European Parliament to a value of £500.
On 26 August 2022, my wife and I were guests of Air Vice Marshall Ross Thomson and the RAF (Royal Air Force, 25 Learmonth Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 1NZ) at a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The estimated value of the hospitality received was £773. [Registered 20 September 2022]
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 June 2025
Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "It is almost a year to the day that we learned of the untimely loss to cancer of Professor Alison Britton, an outstanding public servant, the timing of whose death meant that her contribution to public life in Scotland was not properly recognised by the Parliament. Not least of that contribution was her two groundbreaking landmark reports on…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 25 June 2025
The Convener (Jackson Carlaw): "Good morning, and welcome to the 12th meeting in 2025 of the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee. Our colleague David Torrance, the deputy convener, will be joining us shortly…
Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 25 June 2025
The Convener: "Our specific reason for having this additional committee meeting is to take evidence on youth crime, and we have two panels with whom we hope to be able to explore the issues…
Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2025
Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "I find it almost extraordinary that it has been about 18 years since I was first able to contribute to a debate on mesothelioma…
Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2025
Jackson Carlaw (Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body): "I thank Mr Ruskell for his question—and I apologise to Christine Grahame, whose stick I have just knocked off its plinth. I also thank Mr Ruskell for his continuing interest in the matter…
Find out how Jackson Carlaw has voted recently.
Submitted by: Natalie Don-Innes, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey, Jenny Gilruth
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 87 for, 0 against, 28 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 23, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 88 for, 1 against, 27 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Kaukab Stewart, Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 23, 2025
Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 86 for, 0 against, 28 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Richard Lochhead, Moray, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Supported by: Kate Forbes
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Result 80 for, 0 against, 34 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Result 47 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Jackson Carlaw has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Carlaw, Jackson, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what training or guidance is provided to head teachers on the appropriate use of national symbols, including the Union Flag, in educational settings."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 29 July 2025
Asked by: Carlaw, Jackson, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it offers to schools on how to promote national pride through the act of flag flying with symbols such as the Saltire and the Union Flag."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 29 July 2025
Asked by: Carlaw, Jackson, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance is in place to ensure that schools remain politically neutral in how they present national symbols such as the Union Flag."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 29 July 2025
Asked by: Carlaw, Jackson, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what resources are provided to schools to teach the meaning and significance of national symbols such as the Saltire and Union Flag."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 29 July 2025
Asked by: Carlaw, Jackson, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with East Renfrewshire Council regarding a letter from the headteacher of Cross Arthurlie Primary School to families of P7 pupils, which reportedly implied that their use of the Union Flag at an event may have been perceived as offensive or sectarian."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 23 July 2025
Asked by: Carlaw, Jackson, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what options are available to private landlords in circumstances where a tenant is the liable person for council tax but they are not making payments to ensure that the bills are covered and any situation of arrears can be addressed."
Answered by Shona Robison on 10 June 2025
Asked by: Carlaw, Jackson, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what the current average timescale is for an application that is submitted by a private landlord to evict a tenant to be heard at the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber)."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 10 June 2025
Asked by: Carlaw, Jackson, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what options are available to private landlords who are considering issuing a tenant with a notice to leave on the grounds of abandonment because they are no longer believed to be living at a property, but mail is occasionally collected from the building."
Answered by Paul McLennan on 5 June 2025
Asked by: Carlaw, Jackson, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will legislate to ensure that all local authorities observe a "10-minute parking grace period" in their car parks, similar to that implemented in England."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 31 March 2025
Asked by: Carlaw, Jackson, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 March 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last reviewed the approach of local authorities to issuing parking fines, and what its position is on whether any local authority has introduced policies in relation to penalty charge notices specifically to make a profit and not to respond to illegal or inappropriate parking."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 31 March 2025
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