Jim Fairlie
Scottish National Party
MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire (Constituency) 2021 - present day
About Jim Fairlie
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01738 620 540
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Committees
Jim is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Jim is a member of 5 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Europe
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Food
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Long Covid
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Sustainable Uplands Management
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wood Panel Industry
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Jim does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Jim does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Jim had 1 previous role
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
Rural Affairs Islands and Natural Environment Committee
Member
Register of interests
Jim'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 Jim Fairlie. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
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 the National Farmers Union Scotland.
On 5 February 2022 I attended the Scotland v England rugby match at Murrayfield as a guest of BT Scotland. In addition to the ticket for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was approximately £500. I believe that the interest does not meet the prejudice test. [Registered 18 February 2022]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Jim Fairlie 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: 8 February 2023
United Kingdom Economy (International Monetary Fund Analysis)
5. Jim Fairlie (Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact in Scotland of the recent analysis by the International Monetary Fund, which found that the United Kingdom economy is set to shrink by 0.6 per cent in 2023…
Chamber meeting date: 8 February 2023
A9 Dualling
Jim Fairlie (Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) (SNP): "The A9 in my constituency is fully dualled, but the proposed Shinafoot junction has been an on-going concern for local folk for many years…
Chamber meeting date: 2 February 2023
Male Suicide in Scotland
Jim Fairlie (Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) (SNP): "First, I thank the many members who have stayed tonight to support the debate, especially given that it is being held on a Thursday evening at very late notice…
Chamber meeting date: 1 February 2023
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
1. Jim Fairlie (Perthshire South and Kinross-shire) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any assessment it has made of the potential impact on Scotland’s relations with its closest European neighbours, including regarding trade links, of the United Kingdom Government’s Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. (S6O-01836)"
Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee meeting date: 25 January 2023
Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill
Jim Fairlie: "I will follow on from what the minister has just said. The convener asked whether there is anywhere where you see the powers being used, but I am looking at the letter that the UK Government sent to you…
Votes
How Jim Fairlie has voted in Parliament
Find out how Jim Fairlie has voted recently.
Addressing the Crisis in NHS Dentistry
Submitted by: Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Result 53 for, 67 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Addressing the Crisis in NHS Dentistry
Submitted by: Maree Todd, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Humza Yousaf
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Result 67 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Investing in the Future of Social Care
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Result 21 for, 95 against, 4 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Investing in the Future of Social Care
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, February 6, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Result 67 for, 53 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Addressing the Crisis in NHS Dentistry
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Monday, February 6, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Result 65 for, 55 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Jim Fairlie in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Jim Fairlie has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Fairlie, Jim, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 February 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact in Scotland of the recent analysis by the International Monetary Fund, which found that the UK economy is set to shrink by 0.6% in 2023."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2023
Asked by: Fairlie, Jim, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any assessment it has made of the potential impact on Scotland’s relations with its closest European neighbours, including regarding trade links, of the UK Government’s Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2023
Asked by: Fairlie, Jim, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what further consideration it has given to November's Supreme Court ruling on whether the Scottish Parliament has the power to legislate for an independence referendum."
Taken in the Chamber on 11 January 2023
Asked by: Fairlie, Jim, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how its Covid Recovery Strategy considers the needs of rural communities."
Taken in the Chamber on 14 December 2022
Asked by: Fairlie, Jim, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to improve access to treatment for people with Crohn's disease."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Fairlie, Jim, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to ensure that patients have access to care packages to help aid recovery at home as soon as possible after a hospital stay."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 October 2022
Asked by: Fairlie, Jim, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how measures set out in its Programme for Government 2022-23 will support Scotland’s COVID-19 recovery."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 September 2022
Asked by: Fairlie, Jim, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 7 September 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its most recent communication with the UK Government has been regarding the impact of energy costs on the cost of living crisis."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 September 2022
Asked by: Fairlie, Jim, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 31 August 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific training and CPD GPs undertake to remain updated on developments in helping women through perimenopause and the menopausal stages of their life."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 September 2022
Asked by: Fairlie, Jim, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 June 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what work it is undertaking to ensure there is a suitable and sustainable EV charging network in place across Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2022