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 at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6800
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
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 6 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 Building Bridges with Israel
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Diabetes
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on End of Life Choices
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Gypsy/Traveller Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild
Deputy Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Jackson has 2 parliamentary and government roles
Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body
Appointed Member
Presiding Officer's Advisory Group
Member
Party Roles
Jackson does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Jackson has had 31 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
Culture Tourism Europe and External Relations Committee
Member
19 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Party Spokesperson on Tourism
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
19 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
European and External Relations Committee
Member
10 November 2011 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 June 2012 - 23 March 2016
Public Petitions Committee
Member
10 November 2011 - 23 March 2016
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 June 2012 - 23 March 2016
Health and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
01 February 2012 - 23 March 2016
Finance Committee
Substitute Member
06 June 2013 - 11 December 2014
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
18 June 2013 - 21 January 2014
Burrell Collection Lending and Borrowing Scotland Bill Committee
Deputy Convener
12 June 2013 - 18 June 2013
Burrell Collection Lending and Borrowing Scotland Bill Committee
Member
16 November 2011 - 02 May 2012
Health and Sport Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 16 November 2011
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Member
12 May 2011 - 10 November 2011
Party Spokesperson on Transport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
12 May 2011 - 10 November 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
26 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee
Member
27 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
21 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on the Environment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
03 February 2010 - 20 January 2011
Forth Crossing Bill Committee
Convener
13 November 2008 - 19 July 2010
Review of SPCB Supported Bodies Committee
Member
13 June 2007 - 26 May 2010
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
17 May 2007 - 21 May 2010
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 January 2010 - 03 February 2010
Forth Crossing Bill Committee
Member
Register of interests
Jackson's register of interests
MSP's 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.
Here is the register for Jackson Carlaw. The date of their initial statement was 31 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
On 15 January 2020 I received a donation of £10,000 to my leadership campaign from Peak Scientific (Company number SC175368), a manufacturer of electric motors, generators and transformers (of Inchinnan Bus Park, Renfrew, PA4 9RE). I established that the donation was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 15 January 2020. [Registered 12 February 2020]
On 15 January 2020 I received a donation of £5,000 to my leadership campaign from Mr Alan Massie, a private individual. I established that the donation was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 15 January 2020. [Registered 12 February 2020]
On 15 January 2020 I received a donation of £5,000 to my leadership campaign from Mr James Stewart, a private individual. I established that the donation was from a permissible donor and accepted it on 15 January 2020. [Registered 12 February 2020]
Overseas visits
From 12 August to 17 August 2018 I participated in a visit, by the Cross-Party Group Building Bridges with Israel, to Israel and the Palestinian Territories. During the course of the visit the CPG travelled extensively across Israel and in addition visited the Occupied Palestinian Territories. I met with many organisations and individuals to hear and discuss issues of concern and areas for possible future engagement. The costs of my visit were met by the Embassy of Israel in the United Kingdom (MFA) (of 2 Palace Green, Kensington, London W8 4QB) and in respect of my travel, accommodation and hospitality are estimated to be of the value of £2,200. [Registered 21 August 2018]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
From 8 to 10 April 2018 I visited the European Parliament in Brussels. During this visit I met with MEPs, members of UKREP and others in connection with the ongoing Brexit negotiations and other matters of interest. Contributory support towards costs arising from travel, accommodation and hospitality in respect of this visit were made by the ECR (European Conservative and Reformists) within the European Parliament to a value of £500. [Registered 18 April 2018]
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.
Polypropylene Mesh Medical Devices (PE1517)
Jackson Carlaw made 6 Contributions to this discussion
Public Petitions Committee - 22 October 2020
Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "Good afternoon, Dr Veronikis. It is a pleasure to engage with you. Two of the women whom you have helped are constituents of mine…
Baroness Cumberlege Report
Jackson Carlaw made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 08 September 2020
Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "This is the first closing speech in Parliament that I have given for several years; I have been detained in other ways…
Decision Time
Jackson Carlaw made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 08 September 2020
Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I just point out that this confusion has come at the end of a very important debate that thousands of women will have been watching online, and they will be dismayed at the turn of events…
Covid-19 (Next Steps)
Jackson Carlaw made 6 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 30 July 2020
Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "After months of gloom, I hope that the Presiding Officer will forgive me if I start off by noting the unalloyed pleasure—at least of those of us on this side of the chamber—that, after a year away but now fully restored to good health, John Scott has returned to the chamber. Applause. Ayr’s voice will now be heard again. I thank the First Minister…
Covid-19 (Next Steps)
Jackson Carlaw made 4 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 09 July 2020
Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "I thank the First Minister for early sight of her statement. As we exit lockdown, I reiterate her call for all of us to follow the rules, which, so far, the vast majority of people across Scotland have done commendably…
Votes
How Jackson Carlaw has voted in Parliament
Find out how Jackson Carlaw has voted recently.
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 27 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Jeane Freeman, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Supported by: Joe FitzPatrick, Clare Haughey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 28, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 90 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
The Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 28, 2020
Supported by: Christina McKelvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Result 109 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Result 108 for, 6 against, 0 abstained, 15 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Jackson Carlaw in Parliament
Find out what motions Jackson Carlaw has submitted recently.
Eight-year-old from Giffnock raises £6,459.75 for Charity
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
75th Anniversary of VE Day
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Holocaust Survivor, Ingrid Wuga, Awarded the British Empire Medal
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Vision Schools Scotland, University of the West of Scotland
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Written questions
Written questions Jackson Carlaw has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
S5W-32326 - Unanswered
06 October 2020
Carlaw, Jackson: "To ask the Scottish Government whether employment considerations such as a student holding a part-time job near to their family home would be considered as a "reasonable excuse" to return to the family residence for a short stay or visit, in accordance with the guidance for students published on 28 September 2020."
S5W-32041 - Answered
24 September 2020
Carlaw, Jackson: "To ask the Scottish Government what its estimate is of the (a) number and (b) percentage of pupils who have been wearing a face covering at all times when moving around school corridors and communal areas in each local authority since the updated guidance was published on 25 August 2020."
S5W-32049 - Answered
24 September 2020
Carlaw, Jackson: "To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to the National Deaf Children’s Society's campaign to widen access to clear face coverings in order to improve communication with deaf people, while still protecting the public from COVID-19."
S5W-32234 - Unanswered
01 October 2020
Carlaw, Jackson: "To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to a public health campaign ahead of (a) Hallowe’en and (b) Bonfire Night to ensure that the (i) COVID-19 guidance is adhered to and (ii) emergency services are not overwhelmed."
S5W-31561 - Answered
03 September 2020
Carlaw, Jackson: "To ask the Scottish Government what the expected timescale is for contact tracers to get in touch with people who have tested positive for COVID-19 to begin the process of identifying close contacts."
See all of Jackson Carlaw's written questions submitted in Parliament