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
Substitute Member
Member
Member
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
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 Finlay Carson. The date of their initial statement was 03 June 2026.
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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: 24 September 2026
6. Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will increase support for research into brain tumour diagnostics and treatment. (S7O-00284)"
Chamber meeting date: 23 September 2026
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "Given that achieving high vaccination rates before next year’s mid-season will be critical in protecting Scotland’s livestock sector, will the Scottish Government commit to funding the sector and running a national awareness campaign to encourage vaccine uptake, providing clear and consistent guidance to farmers to give them confidence that they…
Chamber meeting date: 23 September 2026
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "He could change it!"
Chamber meeting date: 23 September 2026
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "According to SEPA, flooding remains Scotland’s most serious climate-related threat and, sadly, it is becoming more frequent, more intense and more damaging. The impact is felt across Scotland, including in Dumfries and Galloway…
Chamber meeting date: 22 September 2026
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "What discussions has the Scottish Government had with the United Kingdom Government on reversing the cruel family farm tax in the upcoming autumn budget?"
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Motion ref. S7M-01304.2
Submitted by: Q Manivannan, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 99 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.4
Submitted by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 40 for, 65 against, 7 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304
Submitted by: Màiri McAllan, Clydesdale, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Martyn Day, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 89 for, 22 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.3
Submitted by: Katherine Sangster, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 46 for, 53 against, 15 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01304.1
Submitted by: David Kirkwood, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 24, 2026
Result 15 for, 93 against, 7 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
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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: 25 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many people from the 2025-26 Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine pathway cohort have taken up roles within the NHS in Scotland, broken down by NHS board."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many students there were in the 2025-26 final year cohort of the Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine pathway."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 9 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the number of Scottish Basic Payment Scheme claims that remain unresolved as a result of outstanding verification requirements associated with the Future Farming Investment Scheme."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 7 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to reported calls by the Scottish Fishermen's Federation that people affected by major energy infrastructure projects "should be properly compensated"."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 23 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will (a) begin and (b) complete consultation on its Rural Renewal Bill."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 23 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much funding has been allocated to the maintenance, repair and development of the 7Stanes trail network in each of the last 10 years, and what its position is on whether current funding levels are sufficient to maintain the 7Stanes network to an appropriate standard."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 23 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has assessed the impact of trail closures, downgraded routes or maintenance backlogs on tourism and visitor numbers at 7Stanes centres, and what its long-term strategy is for the 7Stanes network and mountain biking tourism in south-west Scotland."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 23 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of the potential economic impact of the 7Stanes network on Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to calls for regulations to be updated to protect dogs from poor breeding practices, particularly those that can result in heritable health conditions."
Asked by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 14 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to review the impact of the Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2025 in reducing illegal puppy trading."
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