Former Member of the Scottish Parliament

Jamie McGrigor

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At a glance Jamie McGrigor was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.

Votes cast705

Attendance24%

Voted For272

Voted Against341

Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Jamie McGrigor did not vote in 113.

Voting recordlatest 15 shown

The most recent divisions Jamie McGrigor voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.

17 Mar 2016	Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill	Against
16 Mar 2016	Land Reform (Scotland) Bill	Against
9 Mar 2016	Rural Affairs	For
9 Mar 2016	Rural Affairs	Against
9 Mar 2016	Rural Affairs	Against
9 Mar 2016	Rural Affairs	For
8 Mar 2016	Higher Education Governance (Scotland) Bill	Against
2 Mar 2016	Health	For
2 Mar 2016	Health	For
1 Mar 2016	Social Security	For
1 Mar 2016	Social Security	Against
1 Mar 2016	Social Security	Abstain
24 Feb 2016	Budget (Scotland) (No.5) Bill	Against
23 Feb 2016	BBC Charter Renewal Process	For
11 Feb 2016	Scottish Rate Resolution	For

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Questions1,122 tabled

Jamie McGrigor has tabled 1,122 questions in the Scottish Parliament.

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports apprenticeships. 14 Mar 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports apprenticeships.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages the provision of libraries in schools in the Highlands and Islands. 7 Mar 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it encourages the provision of libraries in schools in the Highlands and Islands.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the historic houses and built heritage sector. 29 Feb 2016 · Portfolio Question

To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the historic houses and built heritage sector.

Awaiting an answer.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had meetings with (a) the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotlan… 22 Feb 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had meetings with (a) the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland, (b) Ramblers Scotland, (c) RSPB Scotland, (d) Changeworks Recycling or (e) FIDRA to discuss deposit return schemes for beverage containers.

Answer · Richard Lochhead · 7 Mar 2016

The Scottish Government has met with the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland and Changeworks Recycling as part of its discussions with stakeholders on deposit return.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had meetings with representatives of the Have You Got the Bottle? campaig… 22 Feb 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had meetings with representatives of the Have You Got the Bottle? campaign.

Answer · Fergus Ewing · 7 Mar 2016

The Scottish Government is in regular dialogue with all relevant stakeholders, including supporters of the Have you Got the Bottle? campaign.

To ask the Scottish Government whether any of its officials or partner agencies were on the recent delegation to Oslo o… 22 Feb 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether any of its officials or partner agencies were on the recent delegation to Oslo organised by the Have You Got the Bottle? campaign.

Answer · Fergus Ewing · 7 Mar 2016

No.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of the report in The Sunday Times that the Have you Got the Bottle? … 22 Feb 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of the report in The Sunday Times that the Have you Got the Bottle? campaign for the introduction of a deposit return scheme for beverage containers is funded by a multinational reverse vending company.

Answer · Richard Lochhead · 7 Mar 2016

The Scottish Government is aware of the report the member mentions.

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made an assessment of the financial gain that reverse vending companies c… 22 Feb 2016 · Written Question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made an assessment of the financial gain that reverse vending companies could make from the introduction of a deposit return scheme for beverage containers in Scotland.

Answer · Richard Lochhead · 7 Mar 2016

I announced on 30 December 2015 the next steps the Scottish Government would be taking to explore the issues arising from Zero Waste Scotland’s call for evidence on deposit return.

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Motions lodged154 lodged

14 Jan 2016	South Arran Marine Conservation Order 2015	0 sig.
14 Jan 2016	Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2015	0 sig.
2 Dec 2015	Sea Fisheries and End Year Negotiations	0 sig.
23 Sep 2015	The Gift of Grouse Initiative	20 sig.
2 Jul 2015	Death of Sir Nicholas Winton, the British Schindler	45 sig.
10 Jun 2015	Seaweed in the Kitchen	25 sig.

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Seat & career4 seats held

Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 5 May 2011 – 23 Mar 2016
Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 3 May 2007 – 22 Mar 2011
Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 1 May 2003 – 2 Apr 2007
Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 6 May 1999 – 31 Mar 2003

Source: this MSP's profile on parliament.scot.

Allowances£2,345 · 2016

2016 (latest published)

Members Mileage£1,230

Utilities£303

Office Phone and Broadband£262

Members Ferries£195

Member Overnight Expenses£190

Newspaper Subscriptions£156

Members Mobile Phone£9

Source: Scottish Parliament (published ~1 year in arrears)

Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.