Finlay Carson
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Galloway and West Dumfries (Constituency) 2016 - present day
About Finlay Carson
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5890
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
107 King Street
Castle Douglas
DG7 1LZ
Phone: 01556 504991
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Finlay is a member of 1 committee
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
Finlay is a member of 10 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cancer
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Dementia
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Digital Participation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Future of Football in Scotland
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nordic Countries
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Pakistan
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Science and Technology
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Shared Parenting
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Finlay does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Finlay has 2 party roles
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Natural Environment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Affairs
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Finlay has had 11 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Land Reform
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Environment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Climate Change
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Substitute Member
29 June 2017 - 25 February 2020
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Substitute Member
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Animal Welfare
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Digital Economy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Biodiversity
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 17 September 2019
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Fisheries
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Development
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Register of interests
Finlay's register of interests
MSP's must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Finlay Carson. The date of their initial statement was 09 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I am a former Councillor with Dumfries and Galloway Council, (of English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DD). I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000, which I donated to local organisations in my ward. I spent approximately 16 hours per week on the role. I stood down from the role on 4 May 2017. [Amended interest 13 September 2017]
I am a Director of CMS Broadband Ltd, an IT consultancy firm (of Conchieton Business Centre, Conchieton, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4TA). Prior to my election I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. I have received nothing since March 2016 and will take no salary during this session of Parliament. [Amended interest 13 September 2017]
I am a partner in J and F Carson, formerly a farming business, and currently a property partnership (of Conchieton Business Centre, Conchieton, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4TA). I have not received remuneration for this role since my election in 2016. [Amended interest 13 September 2017]
I am a Director of CMS Broadband Ltd, an IT consultancy firm (of Conchieton Business Centre, Conchieton, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4TA). Prior to my election I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. I have received nothing since March 2016 and will take no salary during this session of Parliament. [Amended interest 13 September 2017]
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
On 23 February 2018 I and my daughter attended the Scotland v France rugby match at Murrayfield as guests of BT Openreach. In addition to tickets for the match the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was approximately £1000. I do not consider that this meets the prejudice test but wish it to be registered in the voluntary section of my register. [Registered 14 March 2018]
I attended the Scotland v Wales rugby match at Murrayfield on Sat 9th of March as guests of BT Scotland. In addition to the ticket for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was approximately £500. I believe that the interest does not meet the prejudice test. [Registered 7 May 2019]
From 14 to 16 August 2018 I travelled to Norway on a study visit to explore Deposit Return Schemes. The costs of the visit were approximately £689, £220 for hotel, £319 for flights and around £150 for meals, which were met by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (a registered charity that funds the charitable work of organisations that are building an inclusive, creative and sustainable society of Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG). I believe that the interest does not meet the prejudice test. [Registered 7 May 2019]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Finlay Carson has said in Parliament
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.
Independent Review of Grouse Moor Management
Finlay Carson made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 26 November 2020
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "I repeat that the Scottish Conservatives absolutely condemn in the strongest terms the abhorrent persecution of raptors…
UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
Finlay Carson made 4 Contributions to this discussion
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee - 24 November 2020
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "The Scottish Conservatives appreciate that we are in a climate and biodiversity emergency. However, we must consider the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic and the forthcoming elections next May…
Transport Infrastructure (Review)
Finlay Carson made 2 Contributions to this discussion
Chamber - 18 November 2020
7. Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it is providing to the United Kingdom Government with its review of transport infrastructure. (S5O-04759)"
Declaration of a Nature Emergency
Finlay Carson made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 18 November 2020
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "Much of my speech repeats and reinforces speeches that have already been made, but I make no apology for that, given the importance of the topic. Scotland has long traded on its image as a country with a clean and vibrant natural environment…
Scottish Parliament Environmental Performance and Climate Emergency Response
Finlay Carson made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee - 17 November 2020
Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con): "Good morning. Most of my questions have been covered, but I still have one that I want to ask…
Votes
How Finlay Carson has voted in Parliament
Find out how Finlay Carson has voted recently.
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 27 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Defeated
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Jeane Freeman, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Supported by: Joe FitzPatrick, Clare Haughey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 28, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 90 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
The Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 28, 2020
Supported by: Christina McKelvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Result 109 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Result 108 for, 6 against, 0 abstained, 15 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Finlay Carson in Parliament
Find out what motions Finlay Carson has submitted recently.
Crafty Distillery, Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and Ayr Community Fire Service Partnership
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
UNESCO Celebrates 75 years
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Crafty Distillery, Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Galloway Mountain Rescue Team and Ayr Community Fire Service Partnership
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Written questions
Written questions Finlay Carson has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
S5O-04759 - Unanswered
11 November 2020
Carson, Finlay: "To ask the Scottish Government what assistance it is providing to the UK Government with its review of transport infrastructure."
S5W-32792 - Answered
26 October 2020
Carson, Finlay: "To ask the Scottish Government whether the system that is currently being used for the roll-out of the flu vaccination programme will also be used for the roll-out of a COVID-19 vaccine once one is available."
S5W-32967 - Unanswered
02 November 2020
Carson, Finlay: "To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to extend free dental treatment to women for a year after the birth of their child, in light of the impact of COVID-19 on accessing treatment."
S5W-32331 - Answered
06 October 2020
Carson, Finlay: "To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the changes to the COVID-19 restrictions, whether it will provide an update on what funding streams are available to assist squash clubs."
S5W-32229 - Answered
01 October 2020
Carson, Finlay: "To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the scientific and medical evidence on which the most recent COVID-19 restrictions are based."
See all of Finlay Carson's written questions submitted in Parliament