Scottish National Party
MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire (Constituency) 2021 - present day
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01 February 2023 - 09 February 2024
Member
29 June 2023 - 09 February 2024
Substitute Member
16 November 2023 - 09 February 2024
Substitute Member
20 April 2023 - 14 July 2023
Convener
20 April 2023 - 14 July 2023
Member
17 June 2021 - 20 April 2023
Member
17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
Member
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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.
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 18 February 2026
The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity (Jim Fairlie): "The first two amendments in the group clarify that the offence of racing a greyhound on a track will arise only when the race occurs at a track in Scotland…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 17 February 2026
The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity (Jim Fairlie): "Thank you, convener. I will start with the draft National Bus Travel Concession Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) (No 2) Order 2026…
Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026
The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity (Jim Fairlie): "In December, the Scottish Government sent a draft version of the franchising guidance to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, and that draft was also shared with various stakeholders, including Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, for consideration and comment. We intend to formally publish the document in the spring, and work on the…
Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026
The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity (Jim Fairlie): "In December, the Scottish Government sent a draft version of the franchising guidance to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, and that draft was also shared with various stakeholders, including Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, for consideration and comment. We intend to formally publish the document in the spring, and work on the…
Chamber meeting date: 12 February 2026
The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity (Jim Fairlie): "In December, the Scottish Government sent a draft version of the franchising guidance to the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee, and that draft was also shared with various stakeholders, including Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, for consideration and comment. We intend to formally publish the document in the spring, and work on the…
Find out how Jim Fairlie has voted recently.
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 for
Agreed
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 against
Disagreed
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
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 for
Agreed
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 voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Jim Fairlie has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20799
Motion ref. S6M-20579
Motion ref. S6M-19530
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 February 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2024
"To ask the First Minister whether he will provide an update on what progress the Scottish Government has made towards implementing the recommendations of the COVID-19 Recovery Committee’s report, Long COVID."
Asked by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 30 January 2024
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 31 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that people in Scotland know about, and can access and enjoy, local food and drink produced in Scotland."
Asked by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 January 2024
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact on the proposed Shinafoot junction on the A9 at Auchterarder of the announcement that Stewart Milne Homes has gone into administration."
Asked by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 22 June 2023
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 23 June 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support the food and drink industry as it addresses the ongoing effects of Brexit, the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war against Ukraine."
Asked by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 14 June 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 June 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the reported concerns of farmers about the potential impact on their productivity of beaver relocation."
Asked by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 June 2023
Asked by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 24 May 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 31 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on what it is doing to tackle any challenges faced by NHS dentistry."
Asked by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 19 April 2023
Current Status: Answered by Lorna Slater on 27 April 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to raise awareness of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, in light of recent reported incidences of sheep worrying."
Asked by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 April 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its latest engagement has been with the UK Government regarding financial pressures that households in Scotland are facing as a result of energy costs."
Asked by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 15 March 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how its proposals for reforming criminal law to address misogyny will challenge misogyny in society."