MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire (Constituency)
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire (Constituency)
08 Jun 2017 to present
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Former MSP for South Scotland (Region)
05 May 2016 to 02 May 2017
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Substitute Member
Substitute Member
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
28 September 2024 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
06 November 2024 to 08 April 2026
Substitute Member
01 February 2023 to 10 October 2024
Member
21 May 2021 to 28 September 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 28 September 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
25 May 2022 to 29 June 2023
Member
17 June 2021 to 01 February 2023
Member
08 September 2021 to 25 May 2022
Substitute Member
11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Member
25 February 2020 to 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
25 February 2020 to 20 August 2020
Member
28 June 2017 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
10 September 2019 to 25 February 2020
Member
28 June 2017 to 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 May 2018 to 10 September 2019
Member
21 June 2017 to 17 May 2018
Member
26 May 2016 to 02 May 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 to 02 May 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 September 2016 to 02 May 2017
Member
08 June 2016 to 17 November 2016
Member
08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016
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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 Rachael Hamilton. The date of their initial statement was 04 June 2026.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I hold 49% of the issued share capital in Borders Hotels Ltd (of the Green, St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0EW). These are ordinary shares with an estimated market value of approximately up to £637,000. The company is a privately owned limited company, therefore its market value is difficult to determine and therefore this figure is not a true reflection of its value.
No registrable interests.
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: 4 November 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "There is so much to talk about in the economic difficulties that we face in Scotland, including of course the £5 billion black hole that has already been mentioned…
Chamber meeting date: 4 November 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I want to make a quick correction to the record, to note my entry in the register of members’ interests as a shareholder in a business, which relates to the previous debate on the economy."
Chamber meeting date: 3 November 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "Will the member take an intervention?"
Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee meeting date: 3 November 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "I have looked at the LCM, and I note that the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities has raised concerns about financial, commercial and operational implications, and aspects of the wider bill, for local authorities…
Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2026
6. Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government whether any consultation or risk assessment was carried out prior to the closure of the Duns road policing department. (S7O-00390)"
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Motion ref. S7M-01844
Submitted by: Helen McDade, Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Result 92 for, 15 against, 8 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01844.2
Submitted by: Kirsten Oswald, Eastwood, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Neil Gray, Simita Kumar, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Result 83 for, 24 against, 8 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01851
Submitted by: Angela Ross, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Result 75 for, 23 against, 16 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01851.3
Submitted by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Supported by: Stephen Flynn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Result 66 for, 49 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01838
Submitted by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Stephen Flynn, Màiri McAllan, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Result 80 for, 23 against, 13 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
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Motion ref. S7M-01775
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements there are for independent scrutiny of Police Scotland's handling of historical allegations of child sexual exploitation, including whether such allegations are assessed for ongoing risks to children and referred to relevant child protection agencies where appropriate."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Hannah Mary Goodlad on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what arrangements are in place to ensure that historical medical, psychiatric and safeguarding records that might be relevant to investigations of childhood abuse are appropriately preserved and securely transferred when NHS facilities, residential schools or independent boarding schools close."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 3 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, following the findings of the independent national review published in September 2026, to improve the consistency of information sharing between Police Scotland, local authorities and other relevant agencies in cases of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation, particularly where risks…
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 3 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what support is available through its No One Left Behind approach to employability for survivors of childhood abuse and exploitation who require flexible, trauma-informed pathways into employment, including community-based or outdoor projects, and what discussions it has had with the Department for Work and Pensions…
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 3 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of child protection awareness programmes that encourage children to disclose abuse to trusted adults, particularly in rural communities where alleged perpetrators might hold positions of authority or influence, and what its position is on the extent to which such…
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Siobhian Brown on 3 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what guidance it provides to child protection committees on involving grassroots survivor-led organisations in the development and review of local safeguarding and referral procedures, and what assessment it has made of the extent to which this takes place in rural communities."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the UK Government, Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union regarding concerns about staffing levels and postal delivery performance, and what representations it has made to ensure that rural communities continue to receive a reliable postal service."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much of the Bus Infrastructure Fund will be spent in the Scottish Borders."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Bus Infrastructure Fund will aim to support rural services in areas such as the Scottish Borders."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has discussed with COSLA the potential for local authorities to voluntarily designate an elected member as a so-called Survivor Champion to raise awareness of safeguarding concerns and barriers to accessing trauma support, particularly in rural communities."
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