Scottish National Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
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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: 7 November 2024
2. Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work regarding the social isolation and loneliness strategy, particularly in relation to rural areas ahead of the winter months. (S6O-03894)"
Chamber meeting date: 7 November 2024
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Will the member take an intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 6 November 2024
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Will the cabinet secretary outline what the economic impact of Brexit has been on Scotland’s fishing sector, according to the available data?"
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 6 November 2024
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Good morning. I am not a fish expert…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 5 November 2024
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Professor White mentioned conscientious objection. I have had a constituent who is a health professional contact me about that. I am interested in how the law in Victoria provides for the option of conscientious objection…
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Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 7, 2024
Result 26 for, 85 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 7, 2024
Result 85 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Supported by: Jim Fairlie, Angus Robertson
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 7, 2024
Result 85 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Roz McCall, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Result 53 for, 57 against, 0 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Result 83 for, 0 against, 27 abstained, 19 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its work regarding the Social Isolation and Loneliness Strategy, particularly in relation to rural areas ahead of the winter months."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 November 2024
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to the local government funding settlement, what discussions the finance secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the potential revenue that local authorities could generate through Decriminalised Parking Enforcement regimes in their areas."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 September 2024
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 September 2024
"To ask the First Minister what the implications are for public health in Scotland of the UK Government’s announcement that it plans to ban junk food advertising before 9.00 pm."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 September 2024
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Network Rail and ScotRail with regards to improving the Dumfries-Glasgow train service."
Taken in the Chamber on 5 September 2024
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 8 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the estimated cost has been to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service of call-outs to vacant, abandoned and derelict buildings in each year since 2016."
Answered by Siobhian Brown on 19 July 2024
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 17 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s report on Module 1, covering pre-pandemic preparedness and resilience, which publishes on 18 July 2024."
Answered by Kate Forbes on 18 July 2024
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 5 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when ministers will be in a position to provide an update to the Parliament on the work of the Chief Medical Officer’s office to review the recommendations of the Cass Review and its implications for Scotland."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 5 July 2024
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 13 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update regarding its current position in relation to potentially lifting the prohibition on fishing vessels landing berried hen lobsters from the (a) Solway Firth and (b) North Channel of the Irish Sea, in light of reported concerns from the fishing industry that the Marine Directorate…
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 25 June 2024
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 June 2024
"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on the Scottish Government’s work to roll out the Carer Support Payment."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 June 2024
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how citizens' assemblies can help ensure that the views of people in rural communities are taken into account in decision-making on matters of importance to rural Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2024