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MSP, Highlands & Islands Region
Originally from Achnacarry in Lochaber, Donald was educated at the University of Oxford, and graduated with a BA in Modern History (first class honours). He then worked at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington DC – a think-tank specialising in international relations.

Returning to the UK to study law, he qualified as an Advocate at the Scottish Bar in 2005. He practised across Scotland focussing on public, agricultural and crofting law, appearing in the Court of Justice of the European Union, the Supreme Court, the Court of Session (Inner and Outer Houses) and the Scottish Land Court. He was appointed a Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government 2009-2016. He was elected an MSP for the Highlands and Islands at the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May 2016.

Follow Donald on Facebook at @DonaldCameronMSP and on Twitter at @DAJCameron where you can see what he has been doing both in Holyrood and around the Region, and see all his planned Constituency Surgery dates and locations.

Donald is a member of the following Committees in the Scottish Parliament:

  • Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee (Member)

Donald is a member of the following Cross-Party Groups in the Scottish Parliament:

  • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain (Member)
  • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Co-Operatives (Member)
  • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting (Member)
  • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Dyslexia (Member)
  • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Gàidhlig (Member)
  • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Health Inequalities (Co-Convener)
  • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Life Sciences (Member)
  • Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on MS (Deputy Convener)

News

Clarity needed on vaccine roll out schedule – Cameron

Monday, 4 January, 2021

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has urged Nicola Sturgeon to ensure there is a clear schedule in place for people in vaccination priority groups to receive their jabs.

Co-ordination essential for vaccine roll out in Highlands and Islands – Cameron presses First Minister

Thursday, 31 December, 2020

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron asked Nicola Sturgeon in the Scottish Parliament to ensure that Scotland’s health boards are co-ordinating delivery of both Covid-19 vaccines, especially when it comes to rural and remote parts of Scotland such as the Highlands and Islands.

'Union boost’ as £1,500 per person extra delivered to Highlands and Islands

Sunday, 27 December, 2020

The Highlands and Islands has received a “Union boost” of £1,500 per person to fight the Covid pandemic according to Scottish Conservative MSP Donald Cameron.

Concern over fly-tipping

Monday, 21 December, 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron and local councillor Alastair Redman have issued an appeal to people not to resort to fly-tipping.

Cameron hails continued support of job retention scheme

Friday, 18 December, 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has praised the UK Government for continuing to protect jobs in the Highlands through the job retention scheme.

Independent UK approach on trade conflicts set to boost Scotch whisky - Cameron

Friday, 11 December, 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said the announcement by the UK Government that it is taking an “independent” approach to longstanding trade conflicts between the EU and the US could spell good news for the local Scotch whisky industry.

Cameron piles on pressure over A82 and A83

Friday, 11 December, 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has challenged the SNP Government to take swift action on the A82 and A83 after it was revealed that BEAR Scotland were unable to provide a date when the Rest and Be Thankful would be re-opened.

Comment from Donald Cameron on BiFab

Tuesday, 8 December, 2020

Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that a parliamentary inquiry must be launched without delay after it was revealed that the private firm brought in to run BiFab bought a majority stake for just £4 while the SNP Government poured tens of millions of pounds into the company.

Holyrood congratulations for Annie as she becomes Queen’s Nurse

Tuesday, 8 December, 2020

The achievement of local NHS Highland district nurse Annie Maclean of Ardgour on being awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse has been praised in the Scottish Parliament.

Shadow Health Secretary and Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron, who proposed the motion praising Annie, said: 

Cameron calls for weekly vaccination data

Monday, 7 December, 2020

Shadow Health Secretary Donald Cameron has called for weekly data to be published on how many people have received the Covid vaccine in each health board area, including NHS Highland.

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M2.08 The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh EH99 1SP

0131 348 6989

donald.cameron.msp@parliament.scot

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