Scottish National Party
MSP for Argyll and Bute (Constituency) 2021 - present day
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01 February 2023 - 31 March 2023
Member
17 June 2021 - 31 March 2023
Member
08 September 2021 - 31 March 2023
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
Member
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 Jenni Minto. The date of their initial statement was 24 May 2021.
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I have a £5k shareholding in Islay Energy Community Benefit Society, which returns 4% interest each year. IECBS’s aim is to benefit the community through the development and operation of renewable energy projects on, or in the seas around the island of Islay. The society is owned and controlled by its shareholders, who as members have one vote each, irrespective of the size of their shareholding. The turbine was erected by 31 October 2014, and produced its first electricity on the 13 December 2014, the turbine was finally declared up and running at full capacity on Friday 13 February 2015.
My husband and I jointly edited a book, Islay Voices, published by Birlinn.
I was a Trustee and Director of Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface from August 2016 to August 2019. I derived no financial benefit.
I am a Trustee of the Museum of Islay Life, this derives no financial benefit.
I am a member of RSPB, this derives no financial benefit.
I am a member of Islay Energy Trust, this derives no financial benefit.
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: 26 June 2025
The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health (Jenni Minto): "The Scottish Government meets NHS Forth Valley regularly to discuss health services. We expect national health service boards to consider the needs of their communities, including ensuring access to healthcare…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health (Jenni Minto): "In Scotland, babies who have been in neonatal care receive a developmental assessment at two years of corrected age, as part of a routine follow-up. Such assessment is crucial to identifying any developmental delays or potential problems early…
Chamber meeting date: 19 June 2025
The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health (Jenni Minto): "I, too, thank my colleague Marie McNair for bringing the motion to the chamber, and I welcome the opportunity to close today’s debate on mesothelioma…
Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2025
The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health (Jenni Minto): "In recognition of the particularly challenging circumstances in Dumfries and Galloway, the Scottish Government will continue to provide additional financial assistance to the local health board in 2025-26, including to deliver additional evening clinics for unregistered priority patients. My officials also continue to work closely with the health…
Chamber meeting date: 18 June 2025
The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health (Jenni Minto): "Rapid cancer diagnostic services provide primary care with access to a fast-track diagnostic pathway for non-specific symptoms suspicious of cancer, such as weight loss and fatigue…
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Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, 2025
Result 64 for, 1 against, 53 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 91 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 70 for, 0 against, 50 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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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:15 March 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 22 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the regeneration of cultural assets and venues in communities."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:8 March 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the rural affairs secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding supporting sustainability of the rural economy in areas such as Argyll and Bute."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:1 March 2023
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 March 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how its Covid Recovery Strategy is supporting third sector organisations in rural and island communities, such as Argyll and Bute, to improve health support, including for people with long COVID."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:21 December 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 January 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its support for the veteran medal replacements initiative."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:30 November 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what its latest assessment is of the potential impacts of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 and the Subsidy Control Act 2022 on future agricultural support schemes in areas such as Argyll and Bute."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:23 November 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 December 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent dialogue it has had with the UK Government regarding the potential impact on Scotland of the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:16 November 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment has been made of the impact that the UK Government’s Autumn Statement will have on Scotland’s public finances."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:9 November 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government how many children in Argyll and Bute are currently receiving funded early learning and childcare."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:2 November 2022
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 November 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the local government minister has had with local authorities regarding running effective consultations on the delivery of frontline public services."
Asked by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:26 October 2022
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 27 October 2022
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to respond to the findings of the 2021 Review of Scotland’s National Marine Plan."