Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Affairs and on the Islands
Members of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands

Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for the Highlands and Islands and Shadow Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise
Follow Jamie Halcro-Johnston on Facebook at @JamieHalcroJohnstonConservative, on Twitter at @jhalcrojohnston and online at https://www.jamiehalcrojohnston.org.uk/ where you can see what he has been doing both in Holyrood and around the Region.

Jamie is a member of the Scottish Parliament Finance and Public Administration Committee and the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

He is also involved in several Cross-Party Groups including:

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting  -  Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India  -  Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy  -  Member

Jamie has previously been a member of many Committees in the Scottish Parliament:

 

News

MSP secures parliamentary debate on ambulance crisis

The growing crisis facing Scotland’s ambulance provision will be discussed in the Scottish Parliament next week after Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston secured cross-party support for a debate highlighting the challenges facing the service. The Scottish Conservative MSP said

Kinlochshiel shinty success recognised at Holyrood

The success of Kinlochshiel Shinty Club in winning the sport’s most prestigious competition has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament. The club, based at Balmacara near Kyle of Lochalsh, won the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup with a 3-1 victory over Lovat in Oban, the first time they’ve won

MSP highlights business concerns over SNP's botched vaccine passports scheme

The Deputy First Minister has admitted to “a difference of opinion” with leading Scottish business organisations over the introduction of vaccine passports for hospitality venues. During questioning by Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston earlier today in the Scottish Parliamen

Award-winning Orkney brewery praised in Parliament

The Quoyloo-based Orkney Brewery has won cross-party praise in the Scottish Parliament after receiving an award from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The family-run business is believed to be the only brewery in Scotland to have received the accolade of a Golden Award. Highlands and Islands MSP

Statement on the death of Cllr Ian Ramon

Responding to the announcement of the death of Fort William and Ardnamurchan Councillor Ian Ramon, Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP said: “I was saddened to hear the announcement of the death of my Highland Conservative colleague Cllr Ian Ramon, and my deepest condolences are extended to his family on wha

MSP backs “pass wide and slow” campaign

An MSP is giving his backing to a campaign aimed at making our roads safer for horses and their riders. Pass Wide and Slow is urging motorists to reduce their speed to 15mph when approaching and passing horses, and to provide at least two metres of space. Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Joh

Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston on vote on future of North Sea oil and gas

Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston on vote on future of North Sea oil and gas following the Scottish Conservative press statement Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “The oil and gas sector supports jobs and livelihoods across the Highlands and Islands, with Sullom Voe a majo

Statement on SNP's vaccine passports shambles - Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP

Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston will today vote against a proposal to introduce vaccine passports in Scotland. The Scottish Conservative MSP said: “The measures proposed by the SNP Government are last-minute, ill-considered and unworkable.  To have any chance of being

The departure of CalMac boss

Responding to the sudden departure of CalMac Chief Executive Robbie Drummond, Highlands and Islands MSP and Convener of the Scottish Pa