Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2021 - present day
Former MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2016 - 2021
Email: [email protected]
Website: mauricegolden.com
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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80 Rosemount Place
Aberdeen
AB25 2XN
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
08 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
Substitute Member
23 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
Member
08 September 2021 - 22 September 2021
Substitute Member
18 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Substitute Member
29 June 2017 - 25 February 2020
Substitute Member
27 April 2017 - 20 February 2020
Member
27 April 2017 - 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 April 2017 - 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 03 September 2019
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
14 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Deputy Convener
29 September 2016 - 29 June 2017
Substitute Member
19 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
19 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 - 27 April 2017
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 14 June 2016
Member
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.
No registrable interests
On 22 June 2021 I attended the Scotland vs. Croatia football game, the ticket cost was £175 and hospitality was £50. On 5 February 2022 I attended the Scotland vs. England Rugby game, the ticket cost was £117 and hospitality was £60pp. On 24 February 2024 I attended the Scotland vs. England Rugby game and the cost of ticket and hospitality was £200. On 8 March 2025 I attended the Scotland vs. Wales Rugby game and the cost of ticket and hospitality was £200. The cumulative value of these gifts is £802 and therefore over the threshold for registration in the gifts category. The costs were met by Heineken UK (a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded alcoholic drinks of 3-4 Broadway Park, South Gyle Broadway, Edinburgh, EH12 9JZ). [Registered 14 February 2022, Amended interest 1 March 2024, Amended interest 20 March 2025]
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
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.
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.
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: 5 February 2026
Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con): "I begin by congratulating Monica Lennon on introducing the bill, because I know from personal experience how much work and determination are required to get a bill to stage 1…
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2026
Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con): "Does the minister accept that the bill will make 1,800 female-led businesses go to the wall?"
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2026
Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con): "I begin by congratulating Monica Lennon on introducing the bill, because I know from personal experience how much work and determination are required to get a bill to stage 1…
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2026
Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con): "Does the minister accept that the bill will make 1,800 female-led businesses go to the wall?"
Chamber meeting date: 5 February 2026
Maurice Golden (North East Scotland) (Con): "Does the minister accept that the bill will make 1,800 female-led businesses go to the wall?"
Find out how Maurice Golden has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20731
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Anas Sarwar, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 63 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20730
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 66 for, 54 against, 1 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20730.1
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 66 for, 55 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20731.1
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 59 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20731.2
Submitted by: Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Result 56 for, 66 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Find out what motions Maurice Golden has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimated tonnage of lithium has not been recovered from single-use vapes in each of the last three years for which data is available."
Asked by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase the collection of used cooking oil from households."
Asked by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to increase domestic production of biofuels via used cooking oil."
Asked by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the ban on single-use vapes has been a success."
Asked by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 10 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many fires there were in (a) bin lorries and (b) waste facilities in (i) 2022, (ii) 2023 and (iii) 2024."
Asked by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total amount of business rate income received from onshore renewable energy installations was in (a) 2023-24 and (b) 2024-25, broken down by (i) technology type, including onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage systems, and (ii) local authority area."
Asked by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of the business rate income received from onshore renewable energy installations in 2023-24 and 2024-25 was returned to each of the local authorities where the rates were collected."
Asked by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 9 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 23 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what the maximum planning fee applicable is for onshore renewable energy project applications, broken down by capacity of (a) under 50MW and (b) 50MW and over."
Asked by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many onshore energy generation project applications are currently live and awaiting determination by the Energy Consents Unit, broken down by capacity of (a) under 50MW and (b) 50MW and over."
Asked by: Maurice Golden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 6 February 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 20 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many Section 36 onshore energy generation project applications are currently live and awaiting determination by the Energy Consents Unit, broken down by (a) technology type, including onshore wind, solar and battery energy storage systems, and (b) local authority area."
See all of Maurice Golden's questions submitted in Parliament