Jamie Greene
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Jamie Greene
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: Jamie.Greene.msp@parliament.scot
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6137
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Cross-party groups
Jamie is a member of 4 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Building Bridges with Israel
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fisheries and Coastal Communities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on LGBTI+
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Taiwan
Co-Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Jamie does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Jamie does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Jamie has had 14 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 February 2024 - 21 February 2024
Public Audit Committee
Member
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Criminal Justice Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Party Spokesperson on Justice
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Education
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Education and Skills Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 25 February 2020
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
10 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Substitute Member
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Infrastructure
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Party Spokesperson on Telecommunications
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
06 September 2018 - 10 September 2019
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Member
17 May 2018 - 06 September 2018
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Member
29 June 2017 - 17 May 2018
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Telecommunications
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Register of interests
Jamie's register of interests
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Recent Activity
What was said
What Jamie Greene 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: 2 May 2024
Sexual Crime (Dunfermline)
Jamie Greene (West Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Forgive me for not giving advance notice of this point, but I noticed that only three back benchers have been able to ask constituency or supplementary questions today…
Chamber meeting date: 2 May 2024
Direct Freight Routes (Europe)
Jamie Greene (West Scotland) (Con): "There has been a lot of talk over the years about a passenger and freight service from Rosyth to Dunkirk. DFDS seems to be the only player in town in that conversation, and it is very keen to develop that route…
Chamber meeting date: 2 May 2024
Unborn Victims of Violence
Jamie Greene (West Scotland) (Con): "I was listening intently to what the cabinet secretary had to say just there, but that relates to the manner in which the Crown prosecutes and which legislation it uses to prosecute…
Chamber meeting date: 1 May 2024
Income Tax Divergence (Impact on Private Sector Recruitment)
6. Jamie Greene (West Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of how income tax divergence has impacted or may impact private sector recruitment. (S6O-03369)"
Chamber meeting date: 25 April 2024
Connectivity (Arran and Cumbrae)
3. Jamie Greene (West Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government how it will improve connectivity on the islands of Arran and Cumbrae ahead of the busy summer tourist season. (S6O-03350)"
Votes
How Jamie Greene has voted in Parliament
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WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Supported by: Paul McLennan, Emma Roddick, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 75 for, 0 against, 52 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 21 for, 95 against, 11 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 31 for, 74 against, 21 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motion of No Confidence
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Friday, April 26, 2024
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Claire Baker, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Alexander Burnett, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Rhoda Grant, Mark Griffin, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Rachael Hamilton, Daniel Johnson, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard, Douglas Lumsden, Michael Marra, Liam McArthur, Pauline McNeill, Carol Mochan, Edward Mountain, Paul O'Kane, Willie Rennie, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Martin Whitfield, Beatrice Wishart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 58 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 1 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Revision to Business Programme
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, 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, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Result 57 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Jamie Greene in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Jamie Greene has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Greene, Jamie, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported comments by Sheriff James McDonald that Scotland’s legal system has gone "soft on drug offenders"."
Answer expected on 15 May 2024
Asked by: Greene, Jamie, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans are in place to expand the provision of the reported new digital chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis service, developed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, to other NHS boards."
Answer expected on 15 May 2024
Asked by: Greene, Jamie, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it can take to secure the improvement of Ardrossan Harbour, in light of recent reported criticism by CalMac of the harbour’s owner, Peel Ports."
Answer expected on 15 May 2024
Asked by: Greene, Jamie, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 29 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made, regarding the potential impact on local communities, of the reported announcement by the NatWest Group that the Royal Bank of Scotland will close 18 of 86 branches across Scotland in September 2024."
Answer expected on 14 May 2024
Asked by: Greene, Jamie, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason Historic Environment Scotland's blue plaque scheme is reportedly inactive at present, and whether there are any plans to reopen the scheme."
Answered by Kaukab Stewart on 25 April 2024
Asked by: Greene, Jamie, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of how income tax divergence has impacted or may impact private sector recruitment."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 May 2024
Asked by: Greene, Jamie, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will improve connectivity on the islands of Arran and Cumbrae ahead of the busy summer tourist season."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 April 2024
Asked by: Greene, Jamie, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported comments by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland that HMP Greenock "should be bulldozed" because of its condition."
Answered by Angela Constance on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Greene, Jamie, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it will take to support the childcare sector, in light of reported data showing that the number of childminders almost halved from just over 6,200 in December 2012 to 3,225 in December 2023."
Answered by Natalie Don on 16 April 2024
Asked by: Greene, Jamie, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported figures highlighting that, in 2022-23, social workers in Scotland lost over 30,000 days in absences due to mental ill-health."
Answered by Maree Todd on 16 April 2024