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Jenni Minto

Scottish National Party

MSP for Argyll and Bute (Constituency)

About Jenni Minto

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Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5106
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish National Party
MSP for Argyll and Bute (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to present

Committees

Jenni Minto is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Jenni Minto is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Jenni Minto does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Jenni Minto does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Jenni Minto has had the following roles in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

30 March 2023 to 20 May 2026

Minister for Public Health and Women's Health

Scottish Government

17 June 2021 to 31 March 2023

Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Member

01 February 2023 to 31 March 2023

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Member

08 September 2021 to 31 March 2023

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 to 01 February 2023

Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee

Member

Register of interests

Jenni Minto'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.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Jenni Minto 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.

Summer of Sport

Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026

Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I welcome you and your colleagues to your posts…

Decision Time

Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026

Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I had a problem with my app, too. I would have voted yes."

First Homes Fund

Chamber meeting date: 27 May 2026

Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "How will the first homes fund work in rural and island areas such as Argyll and Bute, where it can be difficult for first-time buyers and their families to take their first steps on the property ladder because of the affordability and supply constraints that the cabinet secretary has referenced in her statement?"

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

Chamber meeting date: 20 November 2025

The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health (Jenni Minto): "I thank my colleague Clare Adamson for bringing the motion to the chamber today and reminding us of the impact that pancreatic cancer can have…

Gynaecology Waiting Times (NHS Fife)

Chamber meeting date: 20 November 2025

The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health (Jenni Minto): "This year, we have allocated an additional £135.5 million to health boards to tackle the longest waits. That includes an allocation of more than £1…

Votes

How Jenni Minto has voted in Parliament

Find out how Jenni Minto has voted recently.

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

Motion ref. S7M-00249

Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Supported by: Hannah Mary Goodlad
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Result 84 for, 28 against, 10 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

Motion ref. S7M-00249.5

Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Result 52 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

Motion ref. S7M-00249.3

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Result 28 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

Motion ref. S7M-00249.1

Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Result 30 for, 37 against, 55 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP abstained

Disagreed

Wealth Taxation for Public Services

Motion ref. S7M-00249.4

Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026

Result 95 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Jenni Minto has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7O-00045

Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 3 June 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to adopt a “tell us once” approach to grant schemes, such as Fair Work First, across its departments to reduce the burden on individuals, organisations and businesses, as part of its planned public sector reform."

Question reference: S6O-02032

Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 15 March 2023

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 March 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the regeneration of cultural assets and venues in communities."

Question reference: S6O-02003

Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 8 March 2023

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 March 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding supporting sustainability of the rural economy in areas such as Argyll and Bute."

Question reference: S6O-01969

Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 1 March 2023

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 March 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government how its Covid Recovery Strategy is supporting third sector organisations in rural and island communities, such as Argyll and Bute, to improve health support, including for people with long COVID."

Question reference: S6O-01753

Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 21 December 2022

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 January 2023

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its support for the veteran medal replacements initiative."

Question reference: S6O-01672

Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 30 November 2022

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 December 2022

"To ask the Scottish Government what its latest assessment is of the potential impacts of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 and the Subsidy Control Act 2022 on future agricultural support schemes in areas such as Argyll and Bute."

Question reference: S6O-01638

Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 23 November 2022

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 December 2022

"To ask the Scottish Government what recent dialogue it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact on Scotland of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill."

Question reference: S6O-01587

Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 16 November 2022

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 November 2022

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of the impact that the UK Government’s Autumn Statement will have on Scotland’s public finances."

Question reference: S6O-01563

Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 9 November 2022

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 November 2022

"To ask the Scottish Government how many children in Argyll and Bute are currently receiving funded early learning and childcare."

Question reference: S6O-01531

Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 2 November 2022

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 November 2022

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the local government minister has had with local authorities regarding running effective consultations on the delivery of frontline public services."