Maurice Corry
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Maurice Corry
Contact details
Contact online
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6155
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
Suite 4
Kirkhouse
Kirkroad
Bearsden
G61 3RG
Phone: 0141 942 4942
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Maurice is a member of 2 committees
COVID-19 Committee
Member
Public Petitions Committee
Member
Cross-party groups
Maurice is a member of 7 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Accident Prevention and Safety Awareness
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community
Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Aviation
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Dyslexia
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scottish Showmen's Guild
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women's Justice
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Maurice does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Maurice has 1 party role
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Veterans
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Maurice has had 7 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
06 September 2018 - 20 August 2020
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Veterans
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Community Safety
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 - 10 September 2019
Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
12 September 2018 - 25 April 2019
Hutchesons Hospital Transfer and Dissolution Scotland Bill Committee
Member
29 June 2017 - 06 September 2018
Justice Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Public Petitions 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 Corry. The date of their initial statement was 07 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
Until 4 May 2017, when I stood down, I was a local authority senior councillor for Argyll and Bute Council (of Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RT). I worked 6-8 days per month and received remuneration between £20,001 and £25,000 per annum. [Amended interest 02 June 2017]
Until 31 July 2016 I was a self-employed Business Development Representative for Automotive Management Services (of Jumeirah Lake Towers, Saba Tower 1, Office 3401, Cluster E, P.O. Box 214355 Dubai, UAE). I worked one day per month and received remuneration between £1,001 and £2,000 per annum. [Amended interest 02 June 2017]
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 12 August to 17 August 2018 I participated in a visit, by the Cross-Party Group Building Bridges with Israel, to Israel and the Palestinian Territories. During the course of the visit the CPG travelled extensively across Israel and in addition visited the Occupied Palestinian Territories. I met with many organisations and individuals to hear and discuss issues of concern and areas for possible future engagement. The costs of my visit were met by the Embassy of Israel in the United Kingdom (MFA) (of 2 Palace Green, Kensington, London W8 4QB) and in respect of my travel, accommodation and hospitality are estimated to be of the value of £2,200. [Registered 23 August 2018]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a Board Member of Centre 81 Community and Youth Centre, Garelochhead, Argyll & Bute. This is an unremunerated role.
I am a member of the Southern Regional Committee of the Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association. This is an unremunerated role. [Registered 02 June 2017]
I am an ordinary member of the National Trust for Scotland. [Registered 06 September 2017]
Since 5 May 2017 I have been a member of the Glasgow Airport Consultative Committee as a passenger representative. This is an unremunerated role. [Registered 06 September 2017]
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 04 June 2018]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Maurice Corry 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.
COVID-19 Committee meeting date: 14 January 2021
Maurice Corry (West Scotland) (Con): "On that point about military staff, for those who do not know, from my experience and as Jason Leitch said, the majority of our medical staff—reservists and regulars, but particularly reservists, who form the core of Army medical services—serve from within the NHS. That is done because it keeps their experience up to date with modern teaching and…
Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 13 January 2021
Maurice Corry: "I fully agree with everything that David Torrance said, and I support the proposed action."
Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 13 January 2021
Mental Health Treatment (Consent) (PE1627)
Maurice Corry: "As the convener knows, I was very fortunate to attend several of the field visits that we had, and I was struck by the work that was going on. There are lots of examples in which there have, sadly, been great tragedies…
Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 13 January 2021
Housing Legislation (Review) (PE1756)
Maurice Corry: "I agree with my colleagues that we should close the petition under rule 15.7 of standing orders."
Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 13 January 2021
Stocking of Salmon Rivers (Consultation) (PE1782)
Maurice Corry: "I agree with what my colleagues have said and I have nothing further to add. We should close the petition under rule 15.7 of standing orders."
Votes
How Maurice Corry has voted in Parliament
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Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union
Submitted by: Ruth Davidson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Result 30 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union
Submitted by: Nicola Sturgeon, Glasgow Southside, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Supported by: Michael Russell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Result 92 for, 30 against, 1 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Trade and Co-operation Agreement between the United Kingdom and the European Union
Submitted by: Richard Leonard, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Supported by: Anas Sarwar
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Result 94 for, 30 against, 0 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Scottish General Election (Coronavirus) Bill
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 21, 2020
Supported by: Jenny Gilruth, Michael Russell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Result 117 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Result 33 for, 86 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Maurice Corry in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Maurice Corry 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: Corry, Maurice, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 9 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is responding to the issue of offenders having no home to return to when they are released from prison."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Corry, Maurice, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 October 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to support businesses adapting to new ways of working as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Corry, Maurice, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how much funding it is allocating to support businesses in the west of Scotland to sustain the local economy as increased restrictions are implemented."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Corry, Maurice, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 16 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, how it is working with local authorities and third sector organisations to help protect vulnerable people."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Corry, Maurice, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 March 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with supermarkets regarding any support they may require to ensure there is an adequate food supply during the current pandemic."
Answered by: Fergus Ewing on 26 March 2020
Asked by: Corry, Maurice, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 2 March 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what the average cost is of an initial appointment for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)."
Answered by: Clare Haughey on 24 March 2020
Asked by: Corry, Maurice, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 26 February 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to secure and develop services at the Vale of Leven Hospital, in light of the announcement that its out-of-hours unit is to temporarily close at evenings and weekends."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Corry, Maurice, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 15 January 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address the reported rise in disruptive incidents caused by pupils in schools, and the impact that this has on teaching staff."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Corry, Maurice, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 8 January 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that planned developments in fish farming consider any risks they may pose to the marine environment, such as natural fish migration routes."
Answered by: Fergus Ewing on 15 January 2020
Asked by: Corry, Maurice, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2019
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to maximise the Crown Estate's coastal assets, including enhancing the opportunities for marine sport and tourism activities."
Awaiting answer
See all of Maurice Corry's written questions submitted in Parliament