Scottish National Party
MSP for Inverness and Nairn (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Inverness East, Nairn and Lochaber (Constituency) 1999 - 2011
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31 March 2022 - 27 April 2023
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 31 March 2022
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08 September 2021 - 31 March 2022
Substitute Member
17 February 2020 - 19 May 2021
Scottish Government
26 June 2018 - 17 February 2020
Scottish Government
19 May 2016 - 26 June 2018
Scottish Government
21 November 2014 - 18 May 2016
Scottish Government
25 May 2011 - 21 November 2014
Scottish Government
17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011
Scottish Government
13 September 2004 - 02 April 2007
Scottish National Party
13 September 2004 - 02 April 2007
Scottish National Party
13 September 2004 - 02 April 2007
Scottish National Party
09 May 2006 - 02 April 2007
Deputy Convener
23 September 2004 - 09 May 2006
Member
10 June 2003 - 21 September 2004
Deputy Convener
30 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Scottish National Party
30 May 2003 - 13 September 2004
Scottish National Party
04 June 2003 - 10 June 2003
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27 June 2001 - 31 March 2003
Scottish National Party
16 May 2002 - 31 March 2003
Substitute Member
08 January 2001 - 31 March 2003
Deputy Convener
07 November 2000 - 07 January 2001
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17 June 1999 - 23 November 2000
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02 November 2000 - 07 November 2000
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17 June 1999 - 01 November 2000
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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: 21 November 2024
Fergus Ewing (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP): "On Tuesday this week, yet another person lost his life in an incident on the A9, and three more people had to be taken to hospital…
Chamber meeting date: 19 November 2024
Fergus Ewing (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP): "The cabinet secretary argues that those who have the broadest shoulders—the highest incomes—in Scotland should pay more tax…
Chamber meeting date: 19 November 2024
Fergus Ewing (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP): "I have a simple question…
Chamber meeting date: 10 October 2024
7. Fergus Ewing (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether it will review any guidance in relation to the teaching of gender identity in schools, in light of the Cass report. (S6O-03835)"
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2024
4. Fergus Ewing (Inverness and Nairn) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will increase funding to enable more trees of commercial species to be planted in Scotland. (S6O-03784)"
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Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 92 for, 31 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 29 for, 90 against, 3 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024
Supported by: Ivan McKee, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 73 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Angela Constance, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 67 for, 50 against, 4 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Result 21 for, 102 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Find out what motions Fergus Ewing has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement on retailers, as set out in the 2024-25 Budget, whether it (a) has assessed and (b) will assess the potential impact on support for new or renewal ballots for business improvement districts from those firms liable for the new levy."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 24 October 2024
Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 10 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it had with Scotland’s Improvement Districts regarding the possible introduction of a non-domestic rates public health supplement on retailers prior to the announcement in the 2024-25 Budget, and what discussions it has had since."
Answered by Ivan McKee on 24 October 2024
Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 2 October 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on whether it will review any guidance in relation to the teaching of gender identity in schools, in light of the Cass report."
Taken in the Chamber on 10 October 2024
Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will increase funding to enable more trees of commercial species to be planted in Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2024
Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 August 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the economy secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding support for any businesses impacted by the ban on wood burning stoves in new build homes."
Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2024
Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 24 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the current GP contract, which has required, as of March 2023, the transfer of vaccination services in rural areas from GPs to NHS boards, has been a success; what its position is on whether this policy has resulted in any potential increased risks of death in infants, and, if so,…
Answered by Neil Gray on 8 August 2024
Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 23 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason, according to the latest information in March 2024, the Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government earns a salary of £170,000 to £174,999 per annum, while the Director-General for Health and Social Care earns a salary of £190,000 to £194,999, and whether it will publish all…
Answered by Shona Robison on 7 August 2024
Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the advanced works for the dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy; whether it will specify what upgraded active travel works have been undertaken, what the total cost was for this work, what consultation it undertook, whether this work has been completed, and, if this is not the case, when it…
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 7 August 2024
Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the advanced works for the dualling of the A9 between Tomatin and Moy, whether it will provide a detailed breakdown of the (a) total cost and (b) cost of any (i) preparatory work and (ii) consultancy fees for the creation of an ecological pond to accommodate a fly species."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 7 August 2024
Asked by: Ewing, Fergus, Inverness and Nairn, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 15 July 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the sum was of the tender by the sole bidder for the contract for the dualling of the A9 Tomatin to Moy under the original tender process, in light of the recent award of the re-tendered contract for £184…
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 7 August 2024