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
Convener
Member
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
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: 9 June 2026
Craig Hoy (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "It is 77 miles from Sanquhar to Stranraer, which is a journey that takes a minimum of two hours by car or at least four hours by bus…
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026
Craig Hoy (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "Will Mr Flynn take another intervention?"
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: 14 May 2026
Craig Hoy (Dumfriesshire) (Con): "I, Craig William Hoy, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 17 March 2026
Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "Good morning. I want to delve a little deeper into the technical and emotional issues that have been raised, to try to make sure that there is no complacency or sense of overambition running through some of your answers…
Read all of Craig Hoy's contributions in the Debating Chamber
Find out how Craig Hoy has voted recently.
Motion reference: S6M-13902
Submitted by: Jackie Dunbar, Aberdeen Donside, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Supported by: Karen Adam, Stephanie Callaghan, Maggie Chapman, Bob Doris, Annabelle Ewing, Christine Grahame, Clare Haughey, Bill Kidd, Gordon MacDonald, Fulton MacGregor, John Mason, Stuart McMillan, Marie McNair, Kevin Stewart
Current status:
Result 1 for, 2 against, 2 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Motion reference: S6M-13901
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Supported by: Ash Regan, Paul Sweeney, Tess White
Current status:
Result 2 for, 2 against, 2 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion reference: S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion reference: S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Craig Hoy has submitted recently.
Motion reference: S7M-00300
Motion reference: S6M-20700
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: 17 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Ben Macpherson on 13 August 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review the funding arrangements and eligibility criteria for residents in England who seek to work in Scotland but require additional qualifications to meet national occupational standards in sectors such as social care."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 July 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 17 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the average waiting time is for the Office of the Public Guardian (Scotland) to process an application for Power of Attorney."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 10 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to providing financial support to congregations, in light of the closure of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which allowed churches to reclaim VAT on repairs and renovations."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to reduce the standard mileage available via the Motability Scheme in Scotland to match the new standard mileage available from 1 July 2026 through the Motability Scheme in the rest of the UK"
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 25 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to increase the excess mileage fee, including standard rate VAT, which is applied via the Motability Scheme in Scotland, to match the fee applied to excess mileage from 1 July 2026 through the scheme in the rest of the UK."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 16 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S7W-00422 by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 3 June 2026, for what reason Social Security Scotland's Annual Report and Accounts 2025 states that ‘‘debt recovery is limited to voluntary repayment arrangements"."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 15 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 13 July 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to extend the Play Park Renewal Programme, and how much has been allocated to Dumfries and Galloway Council through this programme since 2021."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 27 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 11 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: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many Pension Age 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: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will undertake a review of its planned award review system for Adult Disability Payment."