Emma Harper
Scottish National Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Emma Harper
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: Emma.Harper.msp@parliament.scot
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6965
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Lower and Ground Floor
Holywood Trust Building
Old Assembly Close, Irish Street
Dumfries
DG1 2PH
Phone: 01387 255334
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Emma is a member of 2 committees
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Emma is a member of 17 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Animal Welfare
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cancer
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Diabetes
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Disability
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Health Inequalities
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Improving Scotland’s Health
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Lung Health
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Medicinal Cannabis
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Recreational Boating and Marine Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scotch Whisky
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scots Language
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Social Work
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wellbeing Economy
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Wood Panel Industry
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Emma does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Emma does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Emma has had 13 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
18 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
01 February 2023 - 29 June 2023
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Substitute Member
08 September 2021 - 01 February 2023
Rural Affairs Islands and Natural Environment Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Culture Tourism Europe and External Affairs Committee
Substitute Member
03 September 2019 - 04 May 2021
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
11 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Health and Sport Committee
Deputy Convener
07 November 2017 - 03 September 2019
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
16 November 2017 - 11 September 2018
Health and Sport Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 16 November 2017
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
30 March 2017 - 07 November 2017
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 30 March 2017
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Member
06 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
European and External Relations Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 06 September 2016
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
Register of interests
Emma'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.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Emma Harper 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: 5 December 2023
Disability Equality and Human Rights
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I am pleased to speak today and have enjoyed hearing members’ contributions…
Chamber meeting date: 30 November 2023
Regeneration and Economic Renewal Projects (South of Scotland)
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I have previously raised regeneration and economic renewal in relation to addressing the many vacant, abandoned and derelict sites across south Scotland, such as the Arches restaurant in Stranraer and the Interfloor factory in Dumfries…
Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2023
Female Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "It is nice to follow Brian Whittle in the debate, because he has a lot to contribute from his direct experience in sport. As a member of the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee, I am quite happy to speak in this debate about our report…
Chamber meeting date: 28 November 2023
World AIDS Day 2023
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "I welcome the debate and congratulate my colleague Clare Haughey on bringing it to the chamber…
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 28 November 2023
Healthcare in Remote and Rural Areas
Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP): "Good morning. It has been interesting to listen to the discussion and to hear colleagues’ questions. I am interested in looking at how the Government will develop policy in the future…
Votes
How Emma Harper has voted in Parliament
Find out how Emma Harper has voted recently.
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 4, 2023
Supported by: George Adam, Tom Arthur, Joe FitzPatrick
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 63 for, 56 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Ash Regan, Edinburgh Eastern, Alba Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 1 for, 119 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 56 for, 64 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 25 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Fiscal Framework Review
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Result 31 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Emma Harper in Parliament
Find out what motions Emma Harper has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Emma Harper has asked
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: 24 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting expedited payments, from Social Security Scotland, for the Adult Disability Payment, in cases where a young person has come to severe financial harm due to an unexpected medical diagnosis."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 5 December 2023
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on plans to ensure that all women aged over 71 can self-refer for a breast screening appointment, as was the case prior to the COVID-19 pandemic."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 30 November 2023
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 29 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to encourage young people to register to vote in elections, including through education on registering to vote in the school curriculum."
Answer expected on 14 December 2023
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 16 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what discussions it has had regarding support for children and young people from rural areas to visit the Scottish Parliament."
Answered by Christine Grahame (on Behalf of the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body on 23 November 2023
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 21 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its refreshed Tobacco Action Plan."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 22 November 2023
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 November 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting businesses in rural areas to become accredited Living Wage employers."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 November 2023
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 6 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the implementation of its Respiratory Care Action Plan."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 30 October 2023
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it defines "sustainability" when creating policies aimed at reaching its net zero targets."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 November 2023
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 October 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support the recruitment of police officers in Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 October 2023
Asked by: Harper, Emma, South Scotland, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 26 September 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many GPs there currently are per head of population in Scotland, and what information it has on how this compares with (a) England and (b) Wales."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 9 October 2023