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31 May 2021 - 08 December 2025
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10 April 2023 - 08 December 2025
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10 April 2023 - 08 December 2025
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06 November 2024 - 03 September 2025
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25 September 2024 - 02 September 2025
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04 September 2024 - 15 January 2025
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25 April 2023 - 06 November 2024
Substitute Member
22 June 2021 - 25 April 2023
Deputy Convener
22 September 2021 - 25 April 2023
Substitute Member
31 May 2021 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
10 April 2023 - 10 April 2023
Scottish Labour
17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021
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01 March 2021 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Labour
11 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
20 November 2019 - 03 December 2020
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10 September 2019 - 11 September 2019
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18 June 2019 - 09 September 2019
Substitute Member
17 January 2018 - 08 September 2019
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09 January 2018 - 08 September 2019
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19 December 2017 - 28 May 2019
Scottish Labour
23 November 2017 - 09 January 2018
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08 June 2016 - 09 January 2018
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29 September 2016 - 09 January 2018
Substitute Member
25 May 2016 - 19 December 2017
Scottish Labour
08 June 2016 - 28 November 2017
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28 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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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 Daniel Johnson. The date of their initial statement was 27 May 2021.
No registrable interests
On 12 August 2024 I received travel and accommodation in connection with my participation in a recording of the Holyrood Sources podcast in Lerwick. Travel and accommodation was provided by Shortbread Media Ltd (the producer of the podcast of 16a Ballifeary Road, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 5PJ) . The total cost of travel and accommodation was approximately £600. [Registered 30 September 2024]
On 24 November 2024 I attended the Scotland v Australia Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium as a guest of Vodafone Limited (of The Speechmark, 114 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0BE). The value of the ticket and hospitality was £550. [Registered 20 December 2024]
On 30 September 2024 I was provided with a one year subscription to Energy Voice, a trade publication for the energy industry. The subscription is worth approximately £2000 and was provided by D.C. Thomson & Co., Ltd (a media company of Albert Square, Dundee, DD1 9QJ). [Registered 25 October 2024]
From 8 to 13 October 2017, I visited Taiwan as a guest of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan). The trip was arranged by the Taipei Representative Office (Edinburgh office) in the UK, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) (of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7PE). I met a number of Government departments, as well as trade and cultural organisations. The total cost of the flight, hotel and ancillary expenses was £6400. These costs were entirely met by the Taiwanese Government as detailed above.
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
I own 100% of the issued share capital of Stripe Retail Ltd, a company providing retail consulting and advisory services. These are ordinary shares with a market value of £280,000. The company is a privately owned limited company therefore market value is difficult to determine. The value given is the net asset value based on the latest accounts filed with Companies House. [Amended interest 20 December 2024]
I am a member of Labour movement for Europe.
I am a member of Amnesty International.
I am a member of the Cooperative Party.
On 26 November 2024 I attended the Scottish Investment Conference. The value of the notional non-member ticket I received is £195. [Registered 5 November 2024]
Until 12 December 2024 I was a trustee and Vice Chair of the board of the ADHD Foundation, a charity registered in England and Wales, Registered Charity Number 1120898. [Amended interest 12 December 2024]
I am an associate member of the Labour Women’s Network.
I am a member of the Fabian Society.
I am currently a non-working director of Stripe Retail Ltd but receive no remuneration or benefits in kind from this company. I am, as declared, a shareholder in this company and therefore receive dividends from it.
I am a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.
I am a member of USDAW and Community trade unions.
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: 10 February 2026
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "In many ways, I pick up where Murdo Fraser left off…
Chamber meeting date: 10 February 2026
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "I very much agree with Murdo Fraser’s point. Does he agree that we must use initiatives such as this to almost tip the balance…
Chamber meeting date: 4 February 2026
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "There is a question not only about the cost of borrowing, but about transaction costs. Will the Deputy First Minister set out what the costs will be in bankers’ fees, accountants’ fees and fees to the credit rating agency for raising the bonds?"
Chamber meeting date: 4 February 2026
8. Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the “Cities Outlook 2026” report and the performance of Scottish cities. (S6O-05458)"
Chamber meeting date: 4 February 2026
Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab): "There is a question not only about the cost of borrowing, but about transaction costs. Will the Deputy First Minister set out what the costs will be in bankers’ fees, accountants’ fees and fees to the credit rating agency for raising the bonds?"
Find out how Daniel Johnson has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 62 Amendment 26
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Result 75 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 28 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 62 Amendment 11
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Result 15 for, 85 against, 0 abstained, 29 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20717
Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Result 103 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 26 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Daniel Johnson has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish updates on the (a) progress made and (b) costs associated with the major harbour development projects outlined in its Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-26"
Asked by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the grant funding that it has provided to Scottish Canals has delivered in each of the last five years, and what it expects funding in 2026-27 will deliver."
Asked by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it published its most recent assessment of the condition of Scotland's road network."
Asked by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to monitor the performance of Scottish Canals, in light of the Audit Scotland finding in June 2023 that it was "unable to provide public assurance over Scottish Canals’ financial position, how it spent public money allocated to it or its performance"."
Asked by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish updates on the (a) progress made and (b) costs associated with the procurement of replacement vessels for the passenger services outlined in its Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-26."
Asked by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will next commission a national audit on maintaining Scotland's road network."
Asked by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 10 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 24 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment of the condition of Scotland's trunk roads it has (a) made and (b) published since the discontinuation of the Performance Audit Group annual audit in 2021-22."
Asked by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to minimise the risk of delays in the consenting appeals process for critical grid infrastructure."
Asked by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 27 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to ensure that it is on track to deliver the timely consent decisions for the critical grid upgrades that are needed to unlock Scotland’s offshore wind potential."
Asked by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour
Date lodged: 9 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total number of registered foster carers has been in each of the last five years."
See all of Daniel Johnson's questions submitted in Parliament