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Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP to the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The questions provide a means for MSPs to get factual and statistical information.

Written questions must be answered within 10 working days (20 working days during recess)
Other questions such as Topical, Portfolio, General and First Minister's Question Times are taken in the Chamber

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Question reference: S7W-00215

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many adult patients in Dumfriesshire are currently (a) registered and (b) not registered with an NHS dentist.

Question reference: S7W-00213

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated to NHS dentistry provision in Dumfriesshire in the last five years.

Question reference: S7W-00212

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what specific steps are being taken to improve NHS dentistry in the south west of Scotland, including in Dumfriesshire.

Question reference: S7W-00211

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure adequate access to NHS dentistry in rural areas.

Question reference: S7W-00217

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many children in Dumfriesshire are currently (a) registered and (b) not registered with an NHS dentist.

Question reference: S7W-00214

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026

To ask the Scottish Government how many adult patients in Dumfriesshire have been seen by an NHS dentist in each of the last five years.

Question reference: S6W-44391

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost will be of ministerial pay in 2026-27, including what additional cost will be incurred due to the ministerial pay freeze not being in place in 2025-26.

Question reference: S6W-44381

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government whether ministerial pay will be frozen in 2026-27, and the financial years immediately following.

Question reference: S6W-44239

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to operate breast assessment clinics within Dumfries and Galloway.

Question reference: S6W-44238

Asked by: Craig Hoy, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026

To ask the Scottish Government what consideration is given to patients having to travel long distances for health treatments including breast assessment clinics.