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
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: 17 March 2026
Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app is frozen. I would have voted yes."
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…
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."
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."
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."
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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
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
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
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
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."