Jamie Halcro Johnston
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2017 - present day
About Jamie Halcro Johnston
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6140
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Jamie is a member of 2 committees
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Jamie is a member of 5 cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Jamie does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Jamie has 4 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Business
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Enterprise
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Tourism
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Trade
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Jamie has had 7 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
16 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
23 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
29 June 2017 - 23 December 2020
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 16 December 2020
Education and Skills Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Member
29 June 2017 - 25 February 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Substitute Member
29 June 2017 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Member
Register of interests
Jamie'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 Jamie Halcro Johnston. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until 19 June 2017 I was a sole trader providing freelance Sales Consultancy, providing services to Holyrood Communications. I worked three days per week in this role.
I am a partner in J Halcro-Johnston and Sons (a farming concern of Gyre Farm, Orphir, Orkney KW17 2RD). I work one day per month. I receive a benefit in kind of accommodation in a property owned by the partnership, as well as payment of some utility bills, to a value of between £3,001 and £5,000 annually. If the partnership returns a profit, I anticipate receiving remuneration of between £1,001 and £2,000 annually. Any remuneration received by me will be reinvested in the business.
Gifts
No registrable interests.
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
I own a croft in Orkney which produces a gross annual income of up to £5,000.
I own 150 acres of land in Orkney with a market value in the £0 - £50,000 band. I receive no income from this land.
I own a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £300,001 and £350,001, which I use as accommodation when I attend the Parliament.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests.
Voluntary
I own 250 ordinary shares in Tetragen (Knapton) Ltd, an energy-from-waste firm.
I own 196 ordinary shares in Standard Life.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Jamie Halcro Johnston 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: 19 May 2022
State Aid Rules
8. Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government in what circumstances it would provide support to a business in situations where legal advice stated that doing so could breach state aid rules. (S6O-01117)"
Chamber meeting date: 19 May 2022
Farming (Technological Advances)
Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "That is not on the subject of the question."
Chamber meeting date: 19 May 2022
Islands (Population)
Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "The on-going crisis with our ferries continues to impact on individuals, small businesses and the agricultural sector…
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 18 May 2022
Town Centres and Retail
Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "Good morning to the panel. I have a couple of questions—I will direct the first one to Pauline Smith and then come to Martin Avila. We are talking again about public funds…
Chamber meeting date: 17 May 2022
Carbon Neutral Islands
Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "Frantic speech rewriting is starting across the front benches, Presiding Officer. The ambition in the national islands plan to support carbon neutrality is a positive one…
See all of Jamie Halcro Johnston's contributions in the chamber
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Votes
How Jamie Halcro Johnston has voted in Parliament
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Long COVID
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Result 62 for, 29 against, 18 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Long COVID
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Result 46 for, 62 against, 1 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Long COVID
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Result 48 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Long COVID
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Result 29 for, 62 against, 19 abstained, 19 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Business Programme
Submitted by: Stephen Kerr, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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, Stephen Kerr, Dean Lockhart, Douglas Lumsden, 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, May 18, 2022
Result 52 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Jamie Halcro Johnston in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Jamie Halcro Johnston 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: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 February 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what monitoring it undertakes of vandalism of public toilet facilities and the impact that vandalism has on the availability of toilet facilities in local communities."
Answered by: Keith Brown on 3 March 2022
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 February 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) reported incidents, (b) prosecutions, (c) convictions and (d) penalties for vandalism and related offences committed against public toilet facilities there have been in each of the last 10 years."
Answered by: Keith Brown on 3 March 2022
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 February 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government whether plans for the ferry vessels MV Glen Sannox (hull 801) and hull 802 that are currently under construction include provision of Changing Places toilet facilities."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 February 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) public toilets, (b) accessible public toilets and (c) Changing Places toilets there were in each of the last 10 years, broken down by local authority area."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 February 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many (a) public toilets, (b) accessible public toilets and (c) Changing Places toilets are accessible 24 hours a day, broken down by local authority area."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 February 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what monitoring it conducts of how many (a) public toilets, (b) accessible public toilets and (c) Changing Places toilets there are across Scotland."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what financial support is available to self-catering businesses that have seen their business disrupted by COVID-19."
Answered by: Ivan McKee on 24 January 2022
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 January 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason self-catering, bed and breakfast accommodation and guest houses have reportedly been excluded from COVID-19 business funding delivered through VisitScotland, while hotels and hostels have been eligible for support."
Answered by: Ivan McKee on 24 January 2022
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 7 October 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what proposals it has to improve the quality of installation and maintenance work on electrical installations."
Answered by: Tom Arthur on 3 November 2021
Asked by: Halcro Johnston, Jamie, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 7 October 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) the UK Government and (b) relevant professional and trade bodies on improving the quality and safety of electrical installations in buildings."
Answered by: Patrick Harvie on 1 November 2021
See all of Jamie Halcro Johnston's written questions submitted in Parliament