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Former Member of the Scottish Parliament
Jamie Halcro Johnston
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At a glance Jamie Halcro Johnston was a Member of the Scottish Parliament.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record; Jamie Halcro Johnston did not vote in 124.
Voting record
The most recent divisions Jamie Halcro Johnston voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 24 Mar 2026 | Railways Bill - UK Legislation | Abstain |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill | For |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee’s 8th Report, 2026 (Session 6) | For |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | Against |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill | Against |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill | Against |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill | Against |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | Against |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Approval of SSI | For |
Questions
Jamie Halcro Johnston has tabled 536 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to businesses facing higher energy prices and other increas…
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to businesses facing higher energy prices and other increased costs resulting from the conflict in the Middle East.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of local decision-making and local accountability…
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of local decision-making and local accountability in the NHS.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that Highlands and Islands Airports Limited airports a…
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that Highlands and Islands Airports Limited airports are as accessible as possible to all residents and users.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that policing of island communities is adequately reso…
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that policing of island communities is adequately resourced.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with communities, developers and other stakeholders regardin…
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with communities, developers and other stakeholders regarding wide loads and any increased traffic movements on the A86, A889, A82 and A87 linked to the Skye Reinforcement Project and the Glen Mor workers’ camp at Fort Augustus.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether local authorities should increase council tax, reduce pu…
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether local authorities should increase council tax, reduce public services, or a mixture of both, to meet any gaps in local government funding as a result of the draft Budget.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure transport links remain open during incidents of severe weather.
To ask the Scottish Government how it will ensure transport links remain open during incidents of severe weather.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Transport last met with local communities over the future…
To ask the Scottish Government when the Cabinet Secretary for Transport last met with local communities over the future of the Corran Narrows crossing.
Awaiting an answer.
Motions lodged
| 18 Feb 2026 | Sustainability of Remote, Rural and Island Communities | 22 sig. |
| 12 Dec 2025 | SkillELECTRIC National Awards Success for SECTT Apprentice | 24 sig. |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Maid of Glencoul on Register of National Historic Ships | 4 sig. |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Radio Skye Named Community Station of the Year | 4 sig. |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Congratulating Kinloch Lodge | 4 sig. |
| 6 Oct 2025 | Buxa Farm Chalets and Croft House in Orkney Shortlisted for the Nature Tourism Award at RSPB Scotland’s Nature of Scotland Awards | 5 sig. |
Speeches
Recent things Jamie Halcro Johnston has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
25 Mar 2026 Remote, Rural and Island Communities (Sustainability) (draft)
I remind members of my entry in the register of members’ interests as a partner in a farming business.I thank all those who have signed today’s motion, allowing me to bring the debate to the chamber. With an election on the horizon, there …
25 Mar 2026 Remote, Rural and Island Communities (Sustainability)
I remind members of my entry in the register of members’ interests as a partner in a farming business.I thank all those who have signed today’s motion, allowing me to bring the debate to the chamber. With an election on the horizon, there …
24 Mar 2026 Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
I agree with that. I served with Richard Leonard on the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee in session 5, and, although I accept that his politics and mine will probably never align, he has served those whom he represents extremely well …
24 Mar 2026 Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
Not if the member is going to demonstrate a crush.
24 Mar 2026 Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
Now for something different. I draw members’ attention to my entry in the register of interests, as a partner in a farming business, a member of Scottish Land & Estates and NFU Scotland, and a crofting landlord.I turn to part 1 of the bill…
19 Mar 2026 Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3 (draft)
Does the minister accept that, if patients from Orkney, Shetland or somewhere else go down to a council area in the central belt—perhaps with family or somebody else joining them—and they have no option other than to stay overnight because…
18 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time
While £10 million is going to support 71 businesses in Glasgow that have been impacted by the fire there, thousands of businesses across the Highlands and Islands will be seeing fuel costs double, with apparently no support coming to them.…
18 Mar 2026 Portfolio Question Time
To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to businesses facing higher energy prices and other increased costs resulting from the conflict in the middle east. (S6O-05652)
12 Mar 2026 General Question Time (draft)
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care will be aware of Scottish Labour’s proposals to axe local health boards such as NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland, NHS Western Isles and NHS Grampian in favour of three health boards for the whole of…
12 Mar 2026 General Question Time
The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care will be aware of Scottish Labour’s proposals to axe local health boards such as NHS Orkney, NHS Shetland, NHS Western Isles and NHS Grampian in favour of three health boards for the whole of…
12 Mar 2026 General Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of local decision making and local accountability in the national health service. (S6O-05633)
12 Mar 2026 General Question Time
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the importance of local decision making and local accountability in the national health service. (S6O-05633)
5 Mar 2026 General Question Time (draft)
The cabinet secretary will be aware of the unique challenges of the Highlands and Islands, the challenges that customers face in accessing hub airports when there are limited public transport or other options available and the long journey…
5 Mar 2026 General Question Time (draft)
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd airports are as accessible as possible to all residents and users. (S6O-05598)
4 Mar 2026 Ferries
It would not be a debate without Kevin Stewart shouting something from a sedentary position, would it?We welcome the good news, but it does not make up for 19 years of complete failure on our ferries. We have heard about the many procureme…
4 Mar 2026 Ferries
I feel like Dr Allan is looking for an endorsement ahead of the election. I recognise that there is some good news—
4 Mar 2026 Ferries
If it is brief, yes.
4 Mar 2026 Ferries
I add my thanks to Fiona Hyslop for all her work, although there are a few things that I need her to sort out before she rides off into retirement.One of the most important things that we have heard voiced in today’s debate is how communit…
4 Mar 2026 Ferries
I always enjoy listening to Richard Leonard speak. However, I tell him as an islander—I think that I speak on behalf of many islanders in the northern isles—that we would be worried about having CalMac Ferries run the ferry service in the …
4 Mar 2026 Ferries
Will the member take an intervention?
Seat & career
- Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 6 May 2021 – 8 Apr 2026
- Highlands and Islands (region) Regional MSP · Dissolution 16 Jun 2017 – 4 May 2021
Allowances
2025 (latest published)
Source: Scottish Parliament (published ~1 year in arrears)
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.