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: 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: 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."
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Motion ref. S7M-00105.4
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Result 17 for, 84 against, 27 abstained, 1 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00105
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Supported by: Steven Bonnar, Jenny Gilruth, Katie Hagmann
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Result 72 for, 55 against, 0 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00105.1
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh North Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Result 9 for, 84 against, 34 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00105.3
Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Result 72 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 1 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00105.2
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Result 28 for, 89 against, 11 abstained, 1 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Find out what motions Craig Hoy has submitted recently.
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: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans on introducing legislation that will compel people to repay social security benefits that were overpaid."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in supermarkets, what consultation it has undertaken with supermarket operators and retail industry groups on this proposal."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in supermarkets, what assessments have been undertaken on any impact the proposal will have on the farming sector in Dumfriesshire."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what legal basis it has used and what assessments it has undertaken to determine the legality of plans to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in supermarkets, as per the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in supermarkets, what assessments have been undertaken on any impact the proposal will have on the milk production sector in Dumfriesshire."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in supermarkets, what consultation it has undertaken with farmers and farming organisations regarding this proposal."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS patients have been involuntarily deregistered in Dumfriesshire in each of the last five years."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated to NHS dentistry provision in Dumfriesshire in the last five years."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps are being taken to ensure adequate access to NHS dentistry in rural areas."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 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."