Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire (Constituency) 2017 - present day
Former MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2016 - 2017
Website: rachaelhamilton.co.uk
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
01 February 2023 - 10 October 2024
Member
21 May 2021 - 28 September 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 September 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
25 May 2022 - 29 June 2023
Member
17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
Member
08 September 2021 - 25 May 2022
Substitute Member
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Member
28 June 2017 - 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
10 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
Member
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 May 2018 - 10 September 2019
Member
21 June 2017 - 17 May 2018
Member
26 May 2016 - 02 May 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 - 02 May 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 September 2016 - 02 May 2017
Member
08 June 2016 - 17 November 2016
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
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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: 26 June 2025
1. Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with local stakeholders regarding the protection of wild goats in the Scottish Borders. (S6O-04850)"
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "I thank my colleague Douglas Ross for bringing forward this important debate. As many members have said, we have been talking about this issue for years, but absolutely nothing is getting done…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "I thank my colleague Douglas Ross for bringing forward this important debate. As many members have said, we have been talking about this issue for years, but absolutely nothing is getting done…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2025
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "The statement recognises that early intervention is key…
Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 25 June 2025
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "Thank you for giving evidence today; it is very helpful. We recently had an informal chat and you said that the proposals for the bill would tackle sexual exploitation and human trafficking, as we have discussed today…
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Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 27, 2025
Result 64 for, 1 against, 53 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Mairi Gougeon, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 91 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 90 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Result 70 for, 0 against, 50 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 24, 2025
Supported by: Jamie Hepburn
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Result 108 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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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: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 21 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will meet with the Equality and Human Rights Commission regarding its recently published consultation on updating the Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, following the recent Supreme Court ruling."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what communication it has had with local authorities regarding its review of the guidance on mothballing, and whether it has advised any local authorities to pause any mothballing proposals until they receive updated guidance from it."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 8 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to introduce information on the dangers of methanol poisoning to the school curriculum."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its ongoing review of the guidance on mothballing."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 May 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 19 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it plans to publish the outcome of its review of the guidance on mothballing."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 7 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 14 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the recent report by Scottish Borders Council on the future of Live Borders, regarding any impact on cultural services, community engagement and libraries across the Borders."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 7 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Alasdair Allan on 2 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) regarding battery energy storage system quotas in Scotland."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 7 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 1 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish its next Creating Hope Together suicide prevention action plan."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 7 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 1 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Borders regarding suicide bereavement support."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 7 April 2025
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 1 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-35639 by Maree Todd on 27 March 2025, which NHS boards will be supported to provide suicide bereavement support."
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