Scottish National Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
Post-d: Emma.Harper.msp@parliament.scot
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Lower and Ground Floor
Holywood Trust Building
Old Assembly Close, Irish Street
Dumfries
DG1 2PH
Phone: 01387 255334
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
31 October 2023 - 20 February 2024
Substitute Member
18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
Member
01 February 2023 - 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
08 September 2021 - 01 February 2023
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Member
11 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
07 November 2017 - 03 September 2019
Member
16 November 2017 - 11 September 2018
Member
14 June 2016 - 28 June 2018
Scottish Government
08 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
Member
30 March 2017 - 07 November 2017
Member
29 September 2016 - 30 March 2017
Member
06 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
Member
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2016
Member
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.
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: 6 November 2025
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I thank Audrey Nicoll for her motion and for securing the debate this afternoon. As the Scottish Environment LINK nature champion for ponds and small lochs—I am the natterjack toad champion, as well—I have a particular interest in today’s debate…
Chamber meeting date: 6 November 2025
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I recognise that the recently announced housing emergency action plan commits to additional planning actions to accelerate housing delivery…
Chamber meeting date: 5 November 2025
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I am speaking today on an issue that touches the very heart of family life and the values that we hold dear: the safety and quality of maternity services in Scotland…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 5 November 2025
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I do not want to belabour the oval racetrack issue, but I am looking at evidence on injuries to hocks, wrists, feet, hind long bones, fore long bones, hind limbs and muscles…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 5 November 2025
Emma Harper: "In the expert working group’s discussions on helper dogs, has the issue been raised of the ownership versus the handling of certain dogs…
Find out how Emma Harper has voted recently.
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Result 90 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Result 26 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Result 90 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Result 26 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Result 26 for, 91 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Emma Harper has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to help deliver regeneration in the south west, including any plans for future infrastructure and housing investment."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:27 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 October 2025
"To ask the First Minister whether the Scottish Government has had any initial response from the UK Government in relation to the letter sent to the Minister of State for Food Security and Rural Affairs on 22 October regarding the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:13 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 13 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what further action it is taking to improve access to primary care."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:8 October 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 9 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the muirburn licensing provisions in the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 will be implemented on 1 January 2026, in light of the lessons learned following the wildfires in Dava and Carrbridge in summer 2025."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:24 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last engaged with the UK Government on domestic food and drink markets."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:27 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 4 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports allied health professionals to balance the demands of responding to system pressures with the delivery of rehabilitation and early intervention."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:19 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 20 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of the UK Government’s Border Target Operating Model."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:6 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 7 August 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the escalation status of NHS Dumfries and Galloway."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:31 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 31 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on the Berwick Bank offshore windfarm consenting application."
Asked by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:15 July 2025
Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 16 July 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its progress on implementing the accepted recommendations of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 1 report, published on 18 July 2024."