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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01 February 2023 - 10 October 2024
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21 May 2021 - 28 September 2024
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21 May 2021 - 28 September 2024
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
25 May 2022 - 29 June 2023
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17 June 2021 - 01 February 2023
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08 September 2021 - 25 May 2022
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11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
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11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
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25 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
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20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
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25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
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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
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10 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
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28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
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17 May 2018 - 10 September 2019
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21 June 2017 - 17 May 2018
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26 May 2016 - 02 May 2017
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26 May 2016 - 02 May 2017
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29 September 2016 - 02 May 2017
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08 June 2016 - 17 November 2016
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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: 16 January 2025
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "I agree completely with what the cabinet secretary said. There is a risk that Scottish Borders Council will be bankrolling that funding for a feasibility study project manager…
Chamber meeting date: 16 January 2025
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "I am grateful to my colleague Tim Eagle for bringing forward this debate on rural healthcare. At 5 past 4 this afternoon, just over an hour ago, I received an email from a constituent, which I will read out word for word…
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2025
8. Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what support it can provide to those who wish to protect and preserve the Bernat Klein studio in Selkirk. (S6O-04160)"
Chamber meeting date: 11 December 2024
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "Will the member take an intervention?"
Chamber meeting date: 11 December 2024
Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con): "I totally agree with Rhoda Grant’s comments, not just about crofters but about small producers in the Borders, for example, who have been in touch with me…
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Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 20, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Result 52 for, 72 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 46 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 88 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Result 116 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, January 13, 2025
Supported by: Michael Marra, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Result 24 for, 64 against, 28 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Defeated
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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: Hamilton, Rachael, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the expansion of guidance on breast screening protocols by risk category in 2023, and as set out in the Scottish Cancer Network's Breast Cancer Clinical Management Pathway, what support has been provided to NHS boards to provide screening to women aged 25 to 30 who are identified as very high risk, as per…
Answer expected on 30 January 2025
Asked by: Hamilton, Rachael, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is monitoring NHS boards' adherence to the Scottish Cancer Network's Breast Cancer Clinical Management Pathway guidance on breast screening protocols by risk category, following the update to the guidance in 2023…
Answer expected on 30 January 2025
Asked by: Hamilton, Rachael, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 15 January 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the report, Economic Impacts of Short-term Lets in Scotland, specifically in relation to the Scottish Borders."
Taken in the Chamber on 23 January 2025
Asked by: Hamilton, Rachael, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific measures are being taken to train teachers in recognising any impact of endometriosis on students’ (a) attendance and (b) academic performance."
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 8 January 2025
Asked by: Hamilton, Rachael, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to provide support for self-employed women with endometriosis, including access to financial assistance during periods of illness."
Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 7 January 2025
Asked by: Hamilton, Rachael, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what specific resources it provides to school (a) nurses and (b) counsellors to support students with suspected or diagnosed endometriosis."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 January 2025
Asked by: Hamilton, Rachael, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what initiatives are in place to provide targeted educational campaigns about endometriosis for boys and young men, in order to promote understanding and reduce stigma."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 January 2025
Asked by: Hamilton, Rachael, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to work with youth organisations to deliver peer-led workshops on menstrual health and endometriosis awareness in (a) schools and (b) communities."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 January 2025
Asked by: Hamilton, Rachael, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with (a) trade unions and (b) COSLA to ensure that employees with endometriosis are fully supported in the workplace."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 6 January 2025
Asked by: Hamilton, Rachael, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 December 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it ensures that women are fully informed of the options available to them for the treatment of endometriosis, including both surgical and non-surgical interventions."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 23 December 2024
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