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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Craig Hoy

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Dumfriesshire (Constituency)

About Craig Hoy

Contact details

Contact online

Website: craighoy.co.uk

X (previously known as Twitter): @CraigWHoy1/

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6976
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

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

Committees

Craig Hoy is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Craig Hoy is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Craig Hoy does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Craig Hoy has 1 party role

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Social Security

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Craig Hoy has had the following roles in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Local Government

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 June 2023 to 08 April 2026

Public Audit Committee

Substitute Member

10 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Member

09 May 2022 to 16 November 2024

Party Chairman

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

25 May 2022 to 10 October 2024

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 to 29 June 2023

Public Audit Committee

Member

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Mental Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Social Care

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 to 25 May 2022

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Member

Register of interests

Craig Hoy's register of interests

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.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Craig Hoy has said in Parliament

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.

Independence Referendum

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?"

Independence Referendum

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?"

Independence Referendum

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?"

Independence Referendum

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?"

Independence Referendum

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?"

Votes

How Craig Hoy has voted in Parliament

Find out how Craig Hoy has voted recently.

Summer of Sport

Motion ref. S7M-00208.3

Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scot and Lothians West, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 1, 2026

Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Result 88 for, 17 against, 16 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

It’s Scotland’s Energy

Motion ref. S7M-00159.3

Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Edinburgh Central, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Supported by: Patrick Harvie, Kristopher Leask, Cara McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026

Result 15 for, 110 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

It’s Scotland’s Energy

Motion ref. S7M-00159.1

Submitted by: Duncan Massey, North East Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026

Result 28 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

It’s Scotland’s Energy

Motion ref. S7M-00159

Submitted by: Stephen Gethins, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Supported by: Steven Bonnar, Katie Hagmann, Jamie Hepburn, John Swinney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026

Result 70 for, 54 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

It’s Scotland’s Energy

Motion ref. S7M-00159.5

Submitted by: Liam McArthur, Orkney Islands, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 28, 2026

Result 25 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Motions made by Craig Hoy in Parliament

Find out what motions Craig Hoy has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Craig Hoy has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7W-00430

Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 27 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 2 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a full list of the responsibilities held by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing."

Question reference: S7W-00211

Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 20 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 1 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-00212

Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 20 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 1 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-00214

Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 20 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 1 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: S7W-00217

Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 20 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 1 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-00219

Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 20 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 1 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS patients have been involuntarily deregistered in Dumfriesshire in each of the last five years."

Question reference: S7W-00213

Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 20 May 2026

Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 1 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-00562

Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 27 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when provisions will be in place to allow Social Security Scotland to recover debt from any clients who were overpaid benefits through the Sheriff Court system."

Question reference: S7W-00425

Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 27 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many Child Winter Heating Payments were paid out in April 2026."

Question reference: S7W-00428

Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 27 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 10 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether any provisions of the Social Security (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2025 are yet to be commenced."