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
Justice Committee
Substitute Member
Public Petitions Committee
Member
Cross-party groups
Maurice is a member of 8 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 St Andrew’s Day
Deputy Convener
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 does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Maurice has had 6 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
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 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.
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 04 June 2018]
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]
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]
Biography
Overview
I became a regional MSP for West Scotland in 2016, after entering politics in 2012 as a councillor for the Argyll & Bute area. I studied at Glasgow College of Technology and Aston University, and worked in marketing and business development before serving in the Armed Forces. Helensburgh has been my home for many years.
What motivated you to become an MSP?
I've always been interested in politics and wanted the opportunity to improve people's lives. After working first in business and then in a military career overseas, I wanted to use this experience in my political career, to help others in my region.
Becoming a councillor for the Lomond North area was my first step in doing this. My favourite part of being an MSP is working directly with people in the local community every day.
I enjoy meeting people of all ages and listening to their concerns, so that they have a voice and can see change happen.
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.
School Leavers (Support Services)
Maurice Corry made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 17 June 2020
Maurice Corry (West Scotland) (Con): "Bearing in mind the current emergency and its devastating effects on Education Scotland, can the First Minister give me a concrete assurance that the Scottish Government has provided local authorities in my West Scotland region with sufficient additional financial resources to ensure that the careers guidance and advisory support services in our…
Justice Sector Response, Recovery and Renewal
Maurice Corry made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 17 June 2020
Maurice Corry (West Scotland) (Con): "The cabinet secretary addressed in general terms in his statement support for victims of crime…
Grandparents (Childcare Duties)
Maurice Corry made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 03 June 2020
Maurice Corry (West Scotland) (Con): "The new guidelines that were issued for childminders who are returning to work state that they can take children from four separate households…
Cancer Testing and Treatment (Delays)
Maurice Corry made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 20 May 2020
Maurice Corry (West Scotland) (Con): "One of my constituents, who is in remission from stage 4 prostate cancer, has undergone treatment for the early stages of skin cancer and has begun tests for bowel cancer…
Outpatient Appointments (Test Results)
Maurice Corry made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 06 May 2020
Maurice Corry (West Scotland) (Con): "Will the First Minister confirm that outpatient consultant appointments that involve test results, particularly in respect of potential cancer diagnoses, should not be postponed or cancelled by health boards during the current emergency?"
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.
S5O-04331 - Answered
18 March 2020
Corry, Maurice: "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."
S5W-27692 - Answered
02 March 2020
Corry, Maurice: "To ask the Scottish Government what the average cost is of an initial appointment for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)."
S5O-04222 - Unanswered
26 February 2020
Corry, Maurice: "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."
S5O-04036 - Unanswered
15 January 2020
Corry, Maurice: "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. "
S5O-03991 - Answered
08 January 2020
Corry, Maurice: "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."
See all of Maurice Corry's written questions submitted in Parliament