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
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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
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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: 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: 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?"
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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
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
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
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
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
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: 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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."