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 1 parliamentary and government role
Presiding Officer's Advisory Group
Member
Party Roles
Jackson has 1 party role
Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Jackson has had 30 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
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
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
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
26 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee
Member
21 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on the Environment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 June 2007 - 22 March 2011
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
21 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on Transport
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 £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]
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]
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]
Biography
Overview
Before my election to Holyrood in 2007, I spent 25 years in the retail motor industry. For nine years, I served as regional MSP for the West of Scotland until May 2016, when I won the Eastwood constituency first-past-the-post.
I was Ruth Davidson's Deputy for almost 8 years before I succeeded her as Leader of the Scottish Conservatives in February 2020.
What motivated you to become an MSP?
I've been a member of the Scottish Conservatives for over 40 years, first joining when I was a teenager. Politics has been a hobby for all my adult life. I've held a number of senior voluntary positions within my party, including Chairman of the Scottish Young Conservatives, Chairman of the Eastwood Association and Vice-Chairman of the party in Scotland.
I've spent almost all my life in Eastwood. It's a huge honour for me to represent the constituency in parliament, and to campaign in support of local issues I'm passionate about, such as preserving Eastwood's key greenfield sites.
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.
Covid-19 (2m Distancing Rule)
Jackson Carlaw made 3 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 24 June 2020
Jackson Carlaw: "The practical outcome of today’s statement is that, from 3 July, with the abolition of the 5-mile rule, Scots can travel on holiday to England, but not in Scotland…
Covid-19: Next Steps
Jackson Carlaw made 4 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 18 June 2020
Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "It is no exaggeration to say that lives and livelihoods will be on the line over the coming months. We are facing what is potentially the biggest economic downturn of our lives…
Schools Reopening
Jackson Carlaw made 4 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 17 June 2020
1. Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "I again welcome the sustained fall in the number of fatalities from Covid-19, although, obviously, those fatalities are still distressing. Our thoughts are with those families, but the sustained fall is welcome…
Covid-19 Testing in Care Homes
Jackson Carlaw made 4 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 10 June 2020
1. Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "Later this afternoon, the First Minister is expected to publish figures on care home testing and, as today’s statistics confirm, the majority of the lives that are still being lost are from our care homes, so we know how important testing is…
Covid-19 Testing (Care Homes)
Jackson Carlaw made 4 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 03 June 2020
1. Jackson Carlaw (Eastwood) (Con): "Last week, I asked how many elderly people in hospital were sent to care homes before mandatory testing for Covid was introduced. Yesterday, we finally got an answer: that happened to more than 1,350 people…
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-23720 - Answered
11 June 2019
Carlaw, Jackson: "To ask the Scottish Government what mental health support is offered by each NHS board specifically to people with diabetes."
S5W-23722 - Answered
11 June 2019
Carlaw, Jackson: "To ask the Scottish Government how many people (a) under 18 and (b) aged 18 and over who have diabetes have also been diagnosed with a mental health condition, broken down by NHS board."
S5W-23721 - Answered
11 June 2019
Carlaw, Jackson: "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has undertaken of the provision of specialist mental health support for people who have been diagnosed with diabetes and who may require such support."
S5W-23356 - Answered
22 May 2019
Carlaw, Jackson: "To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to including East Renfrewshire Council as part of its Vacant and Derelict Land Fund, and for what reason it has not been chosen to benefit from this source of funding."
S5W-23357 - Answered
22 May 2019
Carlaw, Jackson: "To ask the Scottish Government, when formulating the criteria for determining local authorities to be included in its Vacant and Derelict Land Fund, what consideration it has given to the (a) potential levels of contamination on the land left over from previous and historical structures and (b) length of time that various pieces of land in each of…
See all of Jackson Carlaw's written questions submitted in Parliament