MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries (Constituency)
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries (Constituency)
05 May 2016 to present
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
01 February 2023 to 08 April 2026
Convener
22 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
22 June 2021 to 01 February 2023
Convener
17 June 2021 to 22 June 2021
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
17 September 2019 to 04 May 2021
Deputy Convener
18 February 2020 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
29 June 2017 to 25 February 2020
Substitute Member
18 September 2019 to 25 February 2020
Substitute Member
28 June 2017 to 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 to 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 to 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 to 17 September 2019
Member
26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 to 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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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 June 2026
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made towards delivering a fully operational 24/7 thrombectomy service with national coverage, including how the service will reach rural Scotland. (S7O-00078)"
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "I thank the cabinet secretary for advance sight of her statement. I welcome her to her post, and I look forward to once again working with her on her extensive portfolio…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "Will the cabinet secretary take an intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "I thank the cabinet secretary for advance sight of her statement. I welcome her to her post, and I look forward to once again working with her on her extensive portfolio…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "Will the cabinet secretary take an intervention?"
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Motion ref. S7M-00397
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 108 for, 10 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00380
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 102 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367.4
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 10 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 23 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 93 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
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Motion ref. S7M-00312
Motion ref. S7M-00284
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 17 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with stakeholders to support the maintenance of banking services in rural areas."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason it decided not to publish the Long-Term Conditions Framework in December 2025, and what progress has been achieved since that decision was made."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to ensure that cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and chronic kidney disease are given appropriate priority within the Long-Term Conditions Framework, in light of the combined burden of morbidity and mortality associated with these conditions in Scotland."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its revised timeline for the development and publication of the Long-Term Conditions Framework, and what immediate next steps it will take to progress the framework."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what governance structures will be implemented to oversee the delivery of the Long-Term Conditions Framework, and whether these will include condition-specific programmes comparable to those in place for cancer."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether the forthcoming Long-Term Conditions Framework will include a specific strategy for cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CVRM) conditions."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what level of funding it plans to allocate to support the implementation of the Long-Term Conditions Framework."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what measurable outcomes it anticipates the Long-Term Conditions Framework will deliver, including in relation to reducing mortality and morbidity associated with cardiovascular, renal and metabolism (CVRM) conditions."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will commit to publishing the Long-Term Conditions Framework within a specified timeframe in 2026."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with third sector organisations, including BHF Scotland, in the development of the Long-Term Conditions Framework, and how this engagement will continue."
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