MSP for Argyll and Bute (Constituency)
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Argyll and Bute (Constituency)
06 May 2021 to present
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Member
Deputy Chair
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
25 June 2026 to 18 September 2026
Member
30 March 2023 to 20 May 2026
Scottish Government
17 June 2021 to 31 March 2023
Member
01 February 2023 to 31 March 2023
Member
08 September 2021 to 31 March 2023
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 01 February 2023
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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: 8 September 2026
2. Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the report by the Auditor General for Scotland, Criminal courts backlog follow-up. (S7O-00224)"
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to adopt a tell-us-once approach to grant schemes, such as fair work first, across its departments to reduce the burden on individuals, organisations and businesses, as part of its planned public sector reform. (S7O-00045)"
Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026
Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "Meal do naidheachd—congratulations—to my colleague Alyn Smith on securing this members’ business debate on the importance of the screen industry in Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "I appreciate that these are independent decisions to be made by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, but I am interested to know whether the Scottish Government is looking at the cumulative impact of those changes on, for example, other rescue services such as the coastguard, for which I understand there were proposals to move to a purely…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Jenni Minto (Argyll and Bute) (SNP): "The learning estate investment programme has improved the school estate and learning journey for young people across Scotland. As the First Minister knows, Argyll and Bute Council has had an application to LEIP for a joint campus in Mull approved…
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Motion reference: S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion reference: S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20820.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20819.3
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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Motion reference: S6M-20368
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to a comprehensive and independent evaluation of the ongoing trials of sale of alcohol at football matches, in order to assess any short-, medium- and long-term impacts on public health, before any wider change in policy or licensing practice is implemented."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact of increased alcohol availability at football matches on groups at highest risk of alcohol harm, including men aged 55 to 64 and people living in the most deprived areas."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what national guidance is available to licensing boards regarding how the objective of protecting and improving public health should be weighed against commercial and operational considerations when determining applications for the sale of alcohol at football grounds."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds regarding the number of licences granted by licensing boards permitting the sale of alcohol at professional football matches since January 2025, and whether it will publish this information."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 27 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what independent evaluation has been carried out of trials of the sale of alcohol at football matches to date, and whether any findings will be published."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership and NHS Highland regarding the provision of kidney dialysis services to ensure that people are receiving treatment close to home."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 2 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that communities hosting energy infrastructure receive direct benefits from it."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 August 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when the review of business rates will be published and whether any changes are being considered for hospitality businesses."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 10 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the timeline for the delivery of a medium-term solution to the A83 Rest and Be Thankful."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to adopt a “tell us once” approach to grant schemes, such as Fair Work First, across its departments to reduce the burden on individuals, organisations and businesses, as part of its planned public sector reform."