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
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
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: 2 June 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "Over the weekend, the Scottish National Party’s new Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy said that the Scottish Government’s energy strategy may not be ready until the end of the year…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "Over the weekend, the Scottish National Party’s new Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy said that the Scottish Government’s energy strategy may not be ready until the end of the year…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "Over the weekend, the Scottish National Party’s new Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy said that the Scottish Government’s energy strategy may not be ready until the end of the year…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "Over the weekend, the Scottish National Party’s new Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy said that the Scottish Government’s energy strategy may not be ready until the end of the year…
Chamber meeting date: 2 June 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "Over the weekend, the Scottish National Party’s new Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy said that the Scottish Government’s energy strategy may not be ready until the end of the year…
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Motion ref. S7M-00228
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 1, 2026
Supported by: Alison Thewliss, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 99 for, 6 against, 18 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00228.4
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Supported by: Joe Long
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 54 for, 55 against, 15 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00228.2
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Supported by: Gillian Mackay, Cara McKee, Laura Moodie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 41 for, 82 against, 1 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00228.1
Submitted by: Helen McDade, Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Result 27 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
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
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Motion ref. S7M-00002
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: 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that female witnesses involved in serious criminal cases are provided with appropriate protections and support throughout court proceedings, including safeguards relating to single-sex spaces and facilities."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 2 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has received legal advice regarding the compatibility of a statutory cap on supermarket food prices with the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020, and, if so, whether it will publish the advice it has received."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 29 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, whether it will provide a list of the essential food items and products to be included in a basket of up to fifty items."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 29 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, whether it would require to introduce at least a six-month implementation plan for retailers, in light of this being the case when the most recent increase to the minimum unit pricing of alcohol…
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 29 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the commitment in the Scottish National Party manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, what basis it will use to determine the product categories."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the administrative and enforcement costs associated with introducing a cap on supermarket food prices."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any potential impact of a statutory cap on supermarket food prices on Scottish farmers, food producers and processors, particularly in relation to farmgate prices and supply chain sustainability."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 20 May 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has undertaken any assessment of whether supermarkets may offset a cap on certain food items through price increases elsewhere, and, if so, what conclusions it reached."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has issued any guidance to local authorities on appropriate levels of screen use for primary school pupils in classroom settings."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 24 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any action it has taken under section 33 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 to prepare and publish a food security statement."
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