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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Murdo Fraser

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)

About Murdo Fraser

Contact details

Contact online

Website: murdofraser.uk

X (previously known as Twitter): @murdo_fraser

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 01738 553990
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

The Control Tower
Perth Airport
Scone
PH2 6PL

Phone: 01738 553990
Text relay calls welcome.

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region)
14 Aug 2001 to present

Committees

Murdo Fraser is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Murdo Fraser is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Murdo Fraser has 1 parliamentary and government role

Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund

Trustee

Party Roles

Murdo Fraser does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Murdo Fraser has had the following roles in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

28 June 2023 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Business

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2023 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Tourism

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Economy

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 June 2023 to 08 April 2026

Finance and Public Administration Committee

Substitute Member

29 June 2023 to 08 April 2026

Economy and Fair Work Committee

Member

05 December 2024 to 30 September 2025

SPCB Supported Bodies Landscape Review Committee

Member

28 June 2023 to 08 October 2024

Party Spokesperson on Economic Growth

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

23 June 2021 to 14 July 2023

COVID-19 Recovery Committee

Deputy Convener

08 September 2021 to 29 June 2023

Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee

Substitute Member

21 May 2021 to 28 June 2023

Party Spokesperson on Covid Recovery

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 to 23 June 2021

COVID-19 Recovery Committee

Member

11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

13 August 2020 to 04 May 2021

Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints

Member

26 February 2020 to 04 May 2021

Finance and Constitution Committee

Deputy Convener

24 April 2020 to 20 August 2020

COVID-19 Committee

Convener

24 April 2020 to 20 August 2020

conveners group

Member

18 February 2020 to 11 August 2020

Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 April 2020 to 24 April 2020

COVID-19 Committee

Member

29 September 2016 to 26 February 2020

Finance and Constitution Committee

Member

19 May 2016 to 18 February 2020

Party Spokesperson on Finance

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 June 2016 to 29 September 2016

Finance Committee

Member

23 November 2011 to 23 March 2016

conveners group

Member

06 September 2013 to 23 March 2016

Party Spokesperson on Enterprise

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

06 September 2013 to 23 March 2016

Party Spokesperson on Tourism

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

23 November 2011 to 23 March 2016

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee

Convener

23 June 2011 to 26 January 2012

Scotland Bill Committee

Substitute Member

16 November 2011 to 23 November 2011

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee

Member

15 June 2011 to 16 November 2011

Public Audit Committee

Deputy Convener

12 May 2011 to 10 November 2011

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

12 May 2011 to 10 November 2011

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

01 June 2011 to 15 June 2011

Public Audit Committee

Member

20 May 2010 to 22 March 2011

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

20 May 2010 to 22 March 2011

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

11 December 2008 to 22 March 2011

Public Audit Committee

Deputy Convener

16 September 2009 to 22 March 2011

Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee

Substitute Member

17 May 2007 to 20 May 2010

Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 May 2007 to 20 May 2010

Party Spokesperson on Lifelong Learning

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

27 June 2007 to 10 September 2009

Finance Committee

Substitute Member

20 June 2007 to 10 December 2008

Audit Committee

Deputy Convener

13 June 2007 to 20 June 2007

Audit Committee

Member

08 November 2005 to 02 April 2007

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

22 May 2003 to 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Enterprise

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

04 June 2003 to 02 April 2007

Enterprise and Culture Committee

Member

14 September 2005 to 02 April 2007

Procedures Committee

Substitute Member

03 September 2003 to 25 August 2005

European and External Relations Committee

Substitute Member

20 June 2002 to 31 March 2003

Party Spokesperson on Culture

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

20 June 2002 to 31 March 2003

Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

20 June 2002 to 31 March 2003

Party Spokesperson on Sport

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

16 May 2002 to 31 March 2003

Education, Culture and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

27 September 2001 to 31 March 2003

Subordinate Legislation Committee

Member

18 December 2002 to 26 March 2003

Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Bill Committee

Convener

05 December 2002 to 18 December 2002

Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Bill Committee

Member

Register of interests

Murdo Fraser'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.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Murdo Fraser 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.

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I, Murdo MacKenzie Fraser, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law, so help me God."

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I, Murdo MacKenzie Fraser, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I, Murdo MacKenzie Fraser, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I, Murdo MacKenzie Fraser, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I, Murdo MacKenzie Fraser, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."

Votes

How Murdo Fraser has voted in Parliament

Find out how Murdo Fraser has voted recently.

Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21120

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 121 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21104

Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Railways Bill - UK Legislation

Motion ref. S6M-21168

Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, March 20, 2026

Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 91 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP abstained

Agreed

Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21103

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 71 Amendment 51

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 19, 2026

Result 42 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 21 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Motions

Motions made by Murdo Fraser in Parliament

Find out what motions Murdo Fraser has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Murdo Fraser has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7W-00165

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 19 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in shops, what discussions it has had with Public Health Scotland about the possible introduction of the proposal."

Question reference: S7W-00166

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 19 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in shops, what discussions it has had with Scotland’s Improvement Districts about the possible introduction of the proposal."

Question reference: S7W-00162

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 19 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in shops, whether it has estimated the level of additional retail sales that would be required by retailers to offset the cost of the proposal."

Question reference: S7W-00164

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 19 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in shops, what steps have been taken to assess any potential impact on the profitability of food stores."

Question reference: S7W-00167

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 19 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in shops, what the administrative and cost implications will be for those tasked with enforcing the proposal."

Question reference: S7W-00163

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 19 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 4 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the Scottish National Party’s 2026 manifesto commitment to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items in shops, whether the proposal is compatible with the Scottish Government’s Retail Industry Leadership Group’s vision to make Scotland the best place in the UK to grow a retail…

Question reference: S7W-00065

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 18 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the pledge in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, what discussions it has had with Scotland Food & Drink regarding this proposal, including any potential impact on support from food businesses for its supplier development programmes."

Question reference: S7W-00063

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 18 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the pledge in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, what discussions it has had with Food Standards Scotland regarding this proposal."

Question reference: S7W-00069

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 18 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the pledge in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, what assessment it has made of the consistency of any additional administrative implications for stores and shopworkers arising from such a policy with the New Deal for Business Implementation…

Question reference: S7W-00064

Asked by: Murdo Fraser, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 18 May 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 3 June 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the pledge in the Scottish National Party's 2026 manifesto to enact a statutory price cap on essential food items, what assessment it has made of any implications for the level of support from food businesses for the Food Standards Scotland's SAFER programme."