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Election 2026

The Scottish Parliament election was held on Thursday 7 May 2026. 

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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 local office

PO Box 7768
Moffat
DG10 0AH

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

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 does not have any party roles

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.

Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Chamber meeting date: 17 March 2026

Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app is frozen. I would have voted yes."

McCloud Remedy

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…

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Chamber meeting date: 13 March 2026

Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I had a similar issue. I would have voted yes."

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Chamber meeting date: 12 March 2026

Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app was frozen, but I would have voted no."

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Chamber meeting date: 10 March 2026

Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I apologise; I think that my app is as tired as Kenny Gibson. I would have voted no."

Votes

How Craig Hoy has voted in Parliament

Find out how Craig Hoy has voted recently.

Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21104

Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21103

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Railways Bill - UK Legislation

Motion ref. S6M-21168

Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, March 20, 2026

Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 91 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP abstained

Agreed

Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21120

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 121 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 71 Amendment 28

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 19, 2026

Result 82 for, 24 against, 0 abstained, 23 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

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: S6W-44214

Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many tonnes of gravel have been extracted from the River Esk at Langholm in each of the last five years."

Question reference: S6W-44213

Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it and its agencies have taken to dredge the River Esk in Langholm."

Question reference: S6W-44215

Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 25 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of reported local concerns about the build-up of gravel in the river Esk and its tributaries in Langholm."

Question reference: S6W-44218

Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 24 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with stakeholders and other groups regarding the capital funding required to upgrade the A7 between Edinburgh and Carlisle to address concerns relating to speeding, safety, maintenance and congestion."

Question reference: S6W-44217

Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 24 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Borders Buses to discuss the future funding of bus services that cross (a) local authority boundaries in South Scotland and (b) the border between Scotland and England."

Question reference: S6W-44391

Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 12 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 23 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, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 12 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by John Swinney on 23 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-44216

Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with SEPA regarding its guidance on flood defences and the wider flooding risk in the Langholm area."

Question reference: S6O-05670

Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 19 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with Police Scotland and law enforcement agencies regarding actions to disrupt illegal drug activities, including cannabis farming."

Question reference: S6W-44239

Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 11 March 2026

Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 March 2026

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