Maurice Golden
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
Former MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2016 - 2021
About Maurice Golden
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6146
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Maurice is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Maurice is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Maurice does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Maurice does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Maurice has had 9 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
29 June 2017 - 25 February 2020
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Substitute Member
27 April 2017 - 20 February 2020
Parliamentary Bureau
Member
14 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
29 September 2016 - 29 June 2017
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Substitute Member
28 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Equal Opportunities Committee
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
Register of interests
Maurice's register of interests
MSPs 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 Maurice Golden. The date of their initial statement was 13 May 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
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Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
From 9 to 15 February 2018 I was part of a Tearfund humanitarian delegation travelling to Nepal to learn how projects in relation to child trafficking, earthquake relief and flood prevention are transforming lives. The costs of the visit amounted to £1,300 and were met by Tearfund Scotland (a Christian charity of 29 Canal St, Glasgow G4 0AD). I do not consider that this visit meets the prejudice test.
From 31 July to 5 August 2016 I was part of a fact finding political delegation to Israel and the West Bank for Scottish Conservative MSPs. The costs of the visit amounted to £2,000 and were met by Conservative Friends of Israel (of CFI Ltd, PO Box 72288, London, SW1P 9LB). I do not consider that this visit meets the prejudice test.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Maurice Golden 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.
Chamber meeting date: 13 July 2021
Covid-19
Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con): "Following comments from the national clinical director, Aberdeen Football Club was hoping to safely welcome 8,000 fans to Pittodrie when the premiership season kicks off…
Chamber meeting date: 23 June 2021
Green Employment
6. Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government how it is supporting the growth of jobs that will support a greener economy. (S6O-00054)"
Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2021
Climate Emergency
Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con): "Will the member give way?"
Chamber meeting date: 18 May 2021
Greensill Capital
Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con): "I have a simple question. Exactly how much is the Scottish taxpayer potentially liable for?"
Chamber meeting date: 13 May 2021
Oaths and Affirmations
Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con): "took the oath."
Votes
How Maurice Golden has voted in Parliament
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Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 24, 2021
Result 30 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Coronavirus (Extension and Expiry) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Supported by: George Adam
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 24, 2021
Result 90 for, 32 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 24, 2021
Result 59 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 24, 2021
Result 61 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Result 33 for, 88 against, 0 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Maurice Golden in Parliament
Find out what motions Maurice Golden has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Maurice Golden 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.
Asked by: Golden, Maurice, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the welfare of animals that have been stolen."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Golden, Maurice, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to tackle pet theft."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Golden, Maurice, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made on reviewing whether provision should be made for a specific offence of theft of a pet."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Golden, Maurice, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of recent reports regarding an increase in dog theft."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Golden, Maurice, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has undertaken of the plastic waste produced by the construction and demolition sector, and what sector-specific action it plans to take to reduce this."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Golden, Maurice, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-00674 by Michael Matheson on 23 July 2021, whether it will provide a breakdown of the measures that it has implemented since 2014 to increase the amount of plastic waste recycled within Scotland, and what effect these measures have had on the tonnage recycled."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Golden, Maurice, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-00674 by Michael Matheson on 23 July 2021, whether it will provide the information that was requested regarding whether it has carried out a feasibility study on building a new plastic recycling plant, whether as part of its deposit return scheme or otherwise, and for what reason…
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Golden, Maurice, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-01103 by Michael Matheson on 21 July 2021, who the attendees were at the meeting."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Golden, Maurice, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 July 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-00670 by Michael Matheson on 23 July 2021, whether it will provide an update on progress with the electronic waste tracking system, and when it anticipates this will be ready for implementation."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Golden, Maurice, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 15 June 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has carried out a feasibility study on building a new plastic recycling plant."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 23 July 2021
See all of Maurice Golden's written questions submitted in Parliament