MSP for Dumfriesshire (Constituency)
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Dumfriesshire (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for South Scotland (Region)
06 May 2021 to 08 Apr 2026
Substitute Member
Convener
Member
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2023 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
10 October 2024 to 08 April 2026
Member
09 May 2022 to 16 November 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
25 May 2022 to 10 October 2024
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 29 June 2023
Member
21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 to 25 May 2022
Member
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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: 9 June 2026
Craig Hoy (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "It is 77 miles from Sanquhar to Stranraer, which is a journey that takes a minimum of two hours by car or at least four hours by bus…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Craig Hoy (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "Will Mr Flynn take another intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Craig Hoy (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "If Ross Greer believes in democracy and giving voters a choice, why did the Scottish Green Party stand in so few constituencies?"
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Craig Hoy (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "I, Craig William Hoy, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 17 March 2026
Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "Good morning. I want to delve a little deeper into the technical and emotional issues that have been raised, to try to make sure that there is no complacency or sense of overambition running through some of your answers…
Read all of Craig Hoy's contributions in the Debating Chamber
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Motion reference: S6M-13902
Submitted by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Supported by: Karen Adam, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Bob Doris, Annabelle Ewing, Christine Grahame, Clare Haughey, Bill Kidd, Gordon MacDonald, Fulton MacGregor, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Kevin Stewart
Current status:
Result 1 for, 2 against, 2 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Motion reference: S6M-13901
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Supported by: Ash Regan, Paul Sweeney, Tess White
Current status:
Result 2 for, 2 against, 2 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
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 against
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 for
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
Find out what motions Craig Hoy has submitted recently.
Motion reference: S7M-00300
Motion reference: S6M-20700
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 7 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has discussed with the Department for Work and Pensions the exclusion of employment-related costs associated with registered nanny provision from eligible childcare costs under universal credit and, if so, what the outcome was."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 6 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans NHS Scotland has to offer superior cluneal nerve (SCN) hydro-dissection and pulsed radio frequency treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve entrapment and other peripheral nerve or fascial impingements, which is available in England."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 16 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 29 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Retail Consortium’s suggestion, in its Budget 2027-28 recommendations paper, that Primary Authority should be implemented to aid regulatory consistency across all 32 local authorities."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 16 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 24 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Retail Consortium’s recommendation in its Budget 2027-28 paper that it should introduce a timetabled plan to ensure that retailers of all sizes benefit from business rates that are at least as competitive as those in England."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 16 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 24 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Scottish Retail Consortium’s suggestion, in its Budget 2027-28 recommendations paper, that Ministers should resurrect the previous commitment to levelling the business rate playing field with England for larger premises."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential impact of its plans to replace the 14 territorial NHS boards with two strategic health boards on healthcare provision in Dumfriesshire, including access to locally delivered services."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 31 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 11 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding is available to assist community-led flood protection activities."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 31 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to empower communities to engage in basic flood protection and flood preparedness activities."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 31 August 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has committed to flood defence schemes in 2026-27, and how much it plans to commit in each year of the current parliamentary session."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 16 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase funding for policing and community safety initiatives in rural areas, in light of recent data indicating upward trends in criminality in Dumfries and Galloway."