MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire (Constituency)
The Scottish Parliament
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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: 9 June 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "Will the member accept an intervention?"
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): "The minister makes an important point about inclusion. In rural areas, kids at school cannot get the bus transport to get to the activities and events, and the pools and other assets…
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "Will the member give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 26 May 2026
1. Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact on public confidence in political institutions in Scotland following the guilty plea entered by former Scottish National Party chief executive Peter Murrell in recent court proceedings."
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Motion reference: S7M-00417
Submitted by: Kristopher Leask, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Result 4 for, 2 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion reference: S7M-00390
Submitted by: Senga Beresford, South Scotland, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, August 21, 2026
Result 4 for, 2 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion reference: S7M-00096
Submitted by: Alison Thewliss, Glasgow Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Supported by: Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Steven Bonnar, Miles Briggs, Holly Bruce, Ariane Burgess, Michelle Campbell, Bob Doris, Murdo Fraser, David Kirkwood, Kirsten Oswald, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance
Result 3 for, 2 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP abstained
Agreed
Motion reference: S6M-13898
Submitted by: Fulton MacGregor, Coatbridge and Chryston, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Supported by: Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Stephanie Callaghan, Bob Doris, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Annabelle Ewing, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Ash Regan, Liz Smith, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney
Current status:
Result 2 for, 1 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
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
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Motion reference: S7M-00347
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: 6 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much of the Bus Infrastructure Fund will be spent in the Scottish Borders."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Stephen Flynn on 23 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how the Bus Infrastructure Fund will aim to support rural services in areas such as the Scottish Borders."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what oversight arrangements are in place to ensure that independent boarding schools comply with child protection and safeguarding requirements, including the retention and secure transfer of pupil welfare, disciplinary and safeguarding records."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with (a) local authorities, (b) regional transport partnerships and (c) Police Scotland regarding the potential safeguarding risks associated with reductions in rural bus services and isolated bus stops, particularly for young people at risk of child sexual exploitation or criminal…
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, following the findings of the independent national review published in September 2026, to review the effectiveness of safeguarding training for education and social work staff in addressing grooming and group-based child sexual and criminal exploitation, including how the experiences of…
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any variations in referral and eligibility criteria for specialist psychological therapies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse across NHS boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships, including whether financial pressures have affected access to these services."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the availability of emergency accommodation and specialist trauma support for people affected by group-based sexual exploitation where the abuse has occurred outside a domestic relationship, including any gaps in provision for people living in rural communities."
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking, following the findings of the independent national review published in September 2026, to improve the consistency of information sharing between Police Scotland, local authorities and other relevant agencies in cases of group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation, particularly where risks…
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to review its best practice guidance on taxi and private hire car licensing to assess the extent to which existing driver training requirements adequately address child sexual exploitation and so-called county lines awareness, including the potential for survivor-led organisations to contribute to…
Asked by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 22 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 19 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has discussed with COSLA the potential for local authorities to voluntarily designate an elected member as a so-called Survivor Champion to raise awareness of safeguarding concerns and barriers to accessing trauma support, particularly in rural communities."
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