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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Jackson Carlaw

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Eastwood (Constituency) 2016 - present day

Former MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2016

Former MSP for West of Scotland (Region) 2007 - 2011

About Jackson Carlaw

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @Jackson_Carlaw

Facebook: Jackson's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6800
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Spiersbridge House
1 Spiersbridge Way
Thornliebank
G46 8NG

Phone: 0141 465 6611
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Jackson is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Jackson is a member of 8 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Brain Tumours

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Building Bridges with Israel

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gardening and Horticulture

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Taiwan

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Jackson has 2 parliamentary and government roles

Conveners Group

Member

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Appointed Member

Party Roles

Jackson does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Jackson has had 34 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021

Member

19 August 2020 - 20 May 2021

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Appointed Member

29 August 2017 - 04 May 2021

Presiding Officer's Advisory Group

Member

14 February 2020 - 30 July 2020

Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 August 2019 - 14 February 2020

Interim Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

15 November 2016 - 04 September 2019

Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body

Appointed Member

19 May 2016 - 03 September 2019

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

19 May 2016 - 03 September 2019

Party Spokesperson on Europe and External Relations

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

22 October 2018 - 02 May 2019

Interim Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 September 2016 - 17 May 2018

Member

19 May 2016 - 28 June 2017

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

19 May 2016 - 28 June 2017

Party Spokesperson on Tourism

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016

Member

10 November 2011 - 23 March 2016

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

10 November 2011 - 23 March 2016

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

27 June 2012 - 23 March 2016

Substitute Member

27 June 2012 - 23 March 2016

Member

01 February 2012 - 23 March 2016

Substitute Member

06 June 2013 - 11 December 2014

Substitute Member

18 June 2013 - 21 January 2014

Deputy Convener

12 June 2013 - 18 June 2013

Member

16 November 2011 - 02 May 2012

Member

01 June 2011 - 16 November 2011

Member

12 May 2011 - 10 November 2011

Party Spokesperson on the Environment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

12 May 2011 - 10 November 2011

Party Spokesperson on Transport

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2010 - 22 March 2011

Party Spokesperson on the Environment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2010 - 22 March 2011

Party Spokesperson on Transport

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

27 June 2007 - 22 March 2011

Substitute Member

26 May 2010 - 22 March 2011

Member

03 February 2010 - 20 January 2011

Convener

13 November 2008 - 19 July 2010

Member

13 June 2007 - 26 May 2010

Member

17 May 2007 - 21 May 2010

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

27 January 2010 - 03 February 2010

Member

Register of interests

Jackson'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 Jackson Carlaw 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.

Scottish Parliament Salaries Scheme

Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026

Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "On behalf of the corporate body, it falls to me to move this thrilling and compelling motion to update the Scottish Parliament salaries scheme…

Scottish Parliament Salaries Scheme

Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026

Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "On behalf of the corporate body, it falls to me to move this thrilling and compelling motion to update the Scottish Parliament salaries scheme…

Scottish Parliament Salaries Scheme

Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026

Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "On behalf of the corporate body, it falls to me to move this thrilling and compelling motion to update the Scottish Parliament salaries scheme…

Sodium Valproate Redress Scheme

Chamber meeting date: 11 February 2026

Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "The minister referred to the second anniversary of the Hughes report. Embedded in the Hughes report was the redress scheme that was recommended in respect of mesh women, as well as that for the condition that we have just heard about…

Sodium Valproate Redress Scheme

Chamber meeting date: 11 February 2026

Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "The minister referred to the second anniversary of the Hughes report. Embedded in the Hughes report was the redress scheme that was recommended in respect of mesh women, as well as that for the condition that we have just heard about…

Votes

How Jackson Carlaw has voted in Parliament

Find out how Jackson Carlaw has voted recently.

Scottish Rate Resolution

Motion ref. S6M-20844

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026

Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Business Programme

Motion ref. S6M-20826.1

Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Approval of SSI

Motion ref. S6M-20827

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

Motion ref. S6M-20820.2

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports

Motion ref. S6M-20819.3

Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP abstained

Agreed

Motions

Motions made by Jackson Carlaw in Parliament

Find out what motions Jackson Carlaw has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Jackson Carlaw has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6W-43628

Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 17 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will consider pro-actively approaching high street retailers, such as Boots and Superdrug, to help reduce waiting lists in audiology and to allow more NHS patients to receive quicker access to hearing aid services."

Question reference: S6W-43563

Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 4 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Natalie Don-Innes on 17 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether a member of a charity speaking to a class of pupils on an organised visit would be considered as a regulated role with a requirement for the individual to obtain a PVG scheme membership approval that is specific to the school and local authority area."

Question reference: S6W-43627

Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 9 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 12 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made with reducing audiology waiting lists in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde."

Question reference: S6W-43516

Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 2 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will review any health risks associated with young people in Scotland consuming caffeinated chewing gum, in light of the warning issued by the Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards department on 9 October 2025 regarding such products."

Question reference: S6W-43517

Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 2 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with (a) Scottish Athletics and (b) Scottish Schools Athletics regarding the consumption of caffeinated chewing gum, including discussion on any potential health risks that it poses for young people participating in athletics."

Question reference: S6W-43518

Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 2 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commission research into any impact of fast release caffeine products on children and young people, including caffeinated chewing gum, in particular for those who participate in athletics, sport and physical activity, to determine whether their use by under 18s should be banned."

Question reference: S6W-43493

Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 2 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-40490 by Jenni Minto on 25 September 2025, whether any meetings have since taken place with UK ministers to discuss the 2024 Hughes Report, and what progress has been made towards (a) delivering compensation for mesh injured women and (b) the UK Government contributing to a…

Question reference: S6W-43598

Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 5 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made on discussions with the UK Government in relation to The Hughes Report."

Question reference: S6W-43225

Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 21 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 5 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what workforce assessment it has carried out of hairdressing businesses, and what its position is regarding whether there will be sufficient fully-qualified hairdressers to meet future demand."

Question reference: S6W-43224

Asked by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 21 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 4 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the support that it can provide to hairdressing businesses towards (a) training apprentices and (b) the recruitment and retention of staff, including what assistance it can offer to reduce the cost of this."