Jamie Hepburn
Scottish National Party
MSP for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Central Scotland (Region) 2007 - 2011
About Jamie Hepburn
Contact details
Contact online
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 01236 453969
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Jamie is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Jamie is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Jamie has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
Jamie does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Jamie has had 22 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
18 May 2016 - 26 June 2018
Minister for Employability and Training
Scottish Government
02 December 2014 - 18 May 2016
Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health
Scottish Government
25 November 2014 - 02 December 2014
Minister for Sport and Health Improvement
Scottish Government
25 October 2012 - 25 November 2014
Finance Committee
Member
23 February 2012 - 25 November 2014
Welfare Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
14 January 2014 - 21 November 2014
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth
Scottish Government
18 September 2012 - 20 October 2012
Public Audit Committee
Substitute Member
23 February 2012 - 18 September 2012
Local Government and Regeneration Committee
Substitute Member
15 June 2011 - 23 February 2012
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Deputy Convener
25 January 2012 - 23 February 2012
Welfare Reform Committee
Member
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee
Member
02 September 2009 - 22 March 2011
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe
Member
03 June 2010 - 22 March 2011
Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
04 November 2010 - 22 March 2011
Public Audit Committee
Member
04 November 2010 - 22 March 2011
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
27 March 2008 - 22 March 2011
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment
Scottish Government
26 June 2008 - 04 November 2010
European and External Relations Committee
Member
18 November 2008 - 19 July 2010
Review of SPCB Supported Bodies Committee
Deputy Convener
26 June 2008 - 19 November 2009
Rural Affairs and Environment Committee
Substitute Member
13 November 2008 - 18 November 2008
Review of SPCB Supported Bodies Committee
Member
13 June 2007 - 26 June 2008
Rural Affairs and Environment Committee
Member
14 June 2007 - 26 June 2008
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Jamie's register of interests
MSPs 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 Jamie Hepburn. The date of their initial statement was 24 May 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
On 31 July 2009 I hosted an information session jointly with EAGA plc (a provider of residential energy efficiency solutions, of EAGA House, Archbold Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 1DB) at Cumbernauld Town Hall, at which a number of organisations were present. The purpose of the session was to provide advice to members of the public, primarily on energy efficiency. The total cost of the event, which was met by EAGA plc, was between £1,001 and £2,000.
From 28 October 2014 I have participated in a programme with Inclusion Scotland who arranged for a temporary member of staff to be placed into my office. The placement is intended to run until February 2015. Inclusion Scotland (a consortium of organisations of disabled people, disabled individuals and social partners of 4th Floor, Hayweight House, 23 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DQ) will meet the costs of providing this support. I estimate the value of the support to be between £3,001 and £5,000.
On 16 March 2010 I and my parliamentary assistant attended a buffet lunch hosted by the Director General of the Taipei Representative Office in the UK (Edinburgh Office) (an organisation representing the interests of Taiwan and the views of the Taiwanese government in Scotland of 1 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7PE) together with approximately 50 representatives of Cumbernauld Action Care for the Elderly who had been invited by the Director General at my suggestion. The event took place at Ming’s Restaurant in Cumbernauld. The cost of the event, which was met by the Taipei Representative Office in the UK, was between £501 and £1,000.
Overseas visits
From 9 to 11 September 2011 I visited Barcelona at the invitation of Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (a political party active in campaigning for independence for Catalonia) to participate in a number of events to mark the Catalan National Day. Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (of C/Calabria, 166, 08015, Barcelona) met the costs of flights to and from Barcelona (€292.59) and accommodations costs (€129.62).
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the Poverty Alliance.
On 29 July 2009 I received a gift of a decorative vase from Steven, R.Y. Chu, Director General of the Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom, Edinburgh Office. The value of this gift is estimated to be below £300.
On 22 February 2016 I received donations of refreshments from Food and Drink Hub Scotland, based at Napier Road, Wardpark North, Cumbernauld, G68 0EF which were provided to attendees at an Employment Fayre that I was jointly hosting with my colleague Stuart McDonald MP at Cumbernauld New Town Hall in my constituency. Members of staff from the Food and Drink Hub Scotland were also in attendance to help distribute these refreshments. I estimate the total value of these gifts to be less that £300.
I received a gift of a personalised bottle of whisky in a presentation box with two whisky glasses by the company Matisse, through the Taipei Representative Office in Edinburgh, to mark the establishment of the Cross-Party Group on Taiwan, of which I am a member. The value of this gift is estimated to be below £300.
On 23 July 2010 I was presented with a copy of “Airdrie Savings Bank – A History” by the Chief Executive of Airdrie Savings Bank on a visit to the Bank’s headquarters. I estimate the value of the book to be in the region of £20.
I am a member of the 1820 Society.
On 27 May 2011 I received gifts of a plaque and a book from representatives of the Commune de Croy in Switzerland. I have donated the gifts to the Croy Historical Society which is based in my constituency. I estimate the total value of these gifts to be less than £300.
I am a member of Amnesty International.
On 18 November 2014 I attended the Scotland v England football match at Celtic Park, Glasgow as a guest of Lloyds Banking Group. I estimate that the total cost was less than £300.
On 28 October 2008 I met with the Ukrainian Consul in Edinburgh and received a gift of two bottles of vodka and a book. The value of this gift is estimated to be below £300.
I am a member of Jags Trust.
On 7 September 2009 I received a gift of a copy of “An incredible journey…the First story” and an umbrella from First Bus Glasgow. The value of this gift is estimated to be below £300.
I am a member of the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
On 13 September 2008 I attended the Clyde v Partick Thistle game at Broadwood Stadium as a guest of North Lanarkshire Council who met the costs of the tickets, hospitality and transport to the ground. The value of this gift is estimated to be below £300.
I am a member of the Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Jamie Hepburn 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.
Chamber meeting date: 14 January 2021
Employment Opportunities (BAME Women)
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills (Jamie Hepburn): "Presiding Officer, “They don’t want to be known for being BAME, they want to be known for the person they are and for the skills that they bring”…
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2020
Give Key Workers a Break Campaign
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills (Jamie Hepburn): "Our shop workers have done a fantastic job in difficult times throughout the Covid pandemic. In that regard, they should be recognised by all of us and, of course, by their employers…
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2020
Covid-19 Pandemic (Supermarkets)
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills (Jamie Hepburn): "The Scottish ministers and Scottish Government officials have engaged regularly with supermarkets and other food retailers on a range of issues throughout the Covid-19 pandemic…
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2020
Covid-19 Pandemic (Engagement with Business Stakeholders)
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills (Jamie Hepburn): "Ministers have engaged extensively with business leaders, businesses and their representative organisations on the response to the Covid emergency and its impact on the economy…
Chamber meeting date: 17 December 2020
Covid-19 Pandemic (Support for Businesses)
The Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills (Jamie Hepburn): "Since the start of the crisis, we have invested more than £2.3 billion to support businesses across Scotland…
Votes
How Jamie Hepburn has voted in Parliament
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Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 100 for, 1 against, 21 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 118 for, 1 against, 2 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 96 for, 5 against, 18 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Protecting Scotland’s Health and Care Workforce
Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Supported by: Maurice Golden
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 56 for, 62 against, 5 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Protecting Scotland’s Health and Care Workforce
Submitted by: Jeane Freeman, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Supported by: Mairi Gougeon, Clare Haughey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Result 64 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Jamie Hepburn in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Jamie Hepburn has submitted in Parliament
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