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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Craig Hoy

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day

About Craig Hoy

Contact details

Contact online

Website: craighoy.co.uk

X (previously known as Twitter): @CraigWHoy1/

Facebook: Craig's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6976
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

1 High Street
Haddington
EH41 3ES

Phone: 01620 849350
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Craig is a member of 2 committees

Cross-party groups

Craig is a member of 8 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs

Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on China

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Civil Nuclear Industry

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Japan

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Life Sciences

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Mental Health

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rugby Development in Scotland

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on St Andrew's Day

Deputy Convener

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Craig does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Craig has 1 party role

Party Chairman

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Craig has had 4 previous roles

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

17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023

Public Audit Committee

Member

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Mental Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Social Care

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 - 25 May 2022

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Member

Register of interests

Craig'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.

Here is the register for Craig Hoy. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

Until 4 May 2022 when I stood down, I was a local authority councillor for East Lothian Council (of John Muir House, Brewery Park, Haddington, East Lothian EH41 3HA). I worked approximately 10-15 hours per week and received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum, which included the use of a council owned laptop computer and a council mobile telephone for which a data package and council related calls were settled by East Lothian Council. My council salary was paid to a local charity. [Amended interest 2 December 2022]

Gifts

On 7 December 2023 I received a payment of £500 from GoFibre Broadband Limited (broadband provider; of Floor 8, Exchange Tower, 19 Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG) to cover the costs of the winning and runner up prizes for schoolchildren for my annual Christmas Card Competition and a portion of the card's printing costs. [Registered 1 April 2024]

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 15 November 2022]

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 2 December 2023]

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 16 August 2024]

Interest in shares

I owned 35% of the issued share capital of Public Affairs Asia Ltd., a publishing, intelligence and conference business registered overseas. This company has been wound up and as of 1 April 2024 is dormant and in the process of being deregistered. The market value of the shares is nil. [Amended interest 1 April 2024]

Voluntary

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 2 December 2023]

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 2 December 2023]

I am Chairman of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party and a Board Member of the Conservative Party for which I receive no remuneration. [Registered 2 December 2022]

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 16 August 2024]

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 2 December 2023]

I am a member of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 2 December 2023]

I am a member of the National Trust for Scotland.

I am a friend of Blooming Haddington.

I am a friend of the Scottish Seabird Centre.

Recent Activity

What was said

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.

Chamber meeting date: 3 October 2024

Hospitality Industry (Meetings)

5. Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with senior representatives from the Scottish hospitality industry. (S6O-03809)"

Chamber meeting date: 3 October 2024

Just Transition (Grangemouth Area and North-east and Moray)

Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "I thank Murdo Fraser for giving way. One element that has not been addressed today is the just transition that will be required in the Scottish nuclear industry, if the SNP continues to shut it down…

Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2024

Alcohol-related Deaths (Lothian)

Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "Everyone cares about alcohol deaths, and given the significant work of organisations such as the Portman Group and Community Alcohol Partnerships, which support local partnerships that reduce alcohol harm, particularly among children and young people, will the minister and the Government commit to listening carefully to the real concerns of the…

Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2024

Housing Emergency

Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "Will the minister will take an intervention?"

Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2024

Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity

Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "I thank Martin Whitfield for securing this important members’ business debate. As Ben Macpherson has said, it is a pleasure to follow on from him…

Votes

How Craig Hoy has voted in Parliament

Find out how Craig Hoy has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-14719

Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024

Supported by: Mark Griffin, Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Result 59 for, 55 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14719.4

Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Result 60 for, 54 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14710

Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Result 112 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14652.1

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable for Consideration

Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Result 60 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-14652

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable for Consideration

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motions

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 ref. S6W-29838

Asked by: Hoy, Craig, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how much has been spent on work on the National Care Service to date."

Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29839

Asked by: Hoy, Craig, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 12 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how much has been spent on preparations for the National Care Service in each of the last 24 months, and how much it estimates the cost of operating the National Care Service will be in each of the next 12 months."

Answered by Maree Todd on 27 September 2024

Question ref. S6O-03809

Asked by: Hoy, Craig, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 25 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with senior representatives from the Scottish hospitality industry."

Taken in the Chamber on 3 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-29903

Asked by: Hoy, Craig, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the budget provision to provide 100% rates relief for hospitality businesses on islands and specific remote locations; what consultation has taken place regarding the impact of applying this relief at that level, and what plans it has to maintain it."

Answered by Ivan McKee on 24 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29503

Asked by: Hoy, Craig, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how many full-time equivalent teachers there were in 2023-24."

Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 18 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29494

Asked by: Hoy, Craig, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of how many full-time equivalent nurses there will be in 2025-26."

Answered by Neil Gray on 18 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29497

Asked by: Hoy, Craig, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of how many full-time equivalent teachers there will be in 2025-26."

Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 18 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29499

Asked by: Hoy, Craig, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how many full-time equivalent prison officers there were in 2023-24."

Answered by Angela Constance on 17 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29492

Asked by: Hoy, Craig, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of how many full-time equivalent police officers there will be in 2025-26."

Answered by Angela Constance on 17 September 2024

Question ref. S6W-29493

Asked by: Hoy, Craig, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 September 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of how many full-time equivalent prison officers there will be in 2025-26."

Answered by Angela Constance on 17 September 2024

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