Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for South Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
Post-d: Craig.Hoy.msp@parliament.scot
Website: craighoy.co.uk
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The Scottish Parliament
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EH99 1SP
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1 High Street
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EH41 3ES
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
09 May 2022 - 16 November 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
25 May 2022 - 10 October 2024
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
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21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 - 25 May 2022
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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: 13 March 2026
Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I had a similar issue. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 12 March 2026
Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app was frozen, but I would have voted no."
Chamber meeting date: 10 March 2026
Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I apologise; I think that my app is as tired as Kenny Gibson. I would have voted no."
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 10 March 2026
Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con): "Good morning. I want to ask about the Scottish Government’s decision to go down the route of issuing bonds as a means of raising resource for capital expenditure…
Finance and Public Administration Committee meeting date: 10 March 2026
Craig Hoy: "Good morning, Mr Griffin. I am going take a slightly scattergun approach, because several issues have arisen this morning that I think merit a follow-up…
Find out how Craig Hoy has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 268
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 65 for, 56 against, 2 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 269
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 86 for, 35 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 46 Amendment 272
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Friday, March 13, 2026
Result 69 for, 48 against, 4 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Craig Hoy has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost will be of ministerial pay in 2026-27, including what additional cost will be incurred due to the ministerial pay freeze not being in place in 2025-26."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 12 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether ministerial pay will be frozen in 2026-27, and the financial years immediately following."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to operate breast assessment clinics within Dumfries and Galloway."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration is given to patients having to travel long distances for health treatments including breast assessment clinics."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with Police Scotland and law enforcement agencies regarding actions to disrupt illegal drug activities, including cannabis farming."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with Borders Buses to discuss the future funding of bus services that cross (a) local authority boundaries in South Scotland and (b) the border between Scotland and England."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it and its agencies have taken to dredge the River Esk in Langholm."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with stakeholders and other groups regarding the capital funding required to upgrade the A7 between Edinburgh and Carlisle to address concerns relating to speeding, safety, maintenance and congestion."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with SEPA regarding its guidance on flood defences and the wider flooding risk in the Langholm area."
Asked by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 11 March 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 25 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many tonnes of gravel have been extracted from the River Esk at Langholm in each of the last five years."