Maurice Golden
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for West Scotland (Region) 2016 - present day
About Maurice Golden
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6146
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
4 Kirk Road
Bearsden
Glasgow
G61 3SL
Phone: 0141 942 4942
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Maurice is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Maurice is a member of 7 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Beer and Pubs
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Culture
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Future of Football in Scotland
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Nordic Countries
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Poland
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Maurice does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Maurice has 3 party roles
Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Economy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Fair Work
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Maurice has had 17 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Land Reform
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 April 2017 - 18 February 2020
Chief Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Party Spokesperson on Climate Change
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 April 2017 - 18 February 2020
Party Spokesperson on Parliamentary Business
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
03 September 2019 - 18 February 2020
Party Spokesperson on Environment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 03 September 2019
Deputy Party Spokesperson on the Low Carbon Economy
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 September 2016 - 29 June 2017
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Substitute Member
14 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Deputy Convener
19 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Party Spokesperson on Land Reform
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
19 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Party Spokesperson on Environment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 - 27 April 2017
Deputy Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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
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 Golden. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I received a grant under the Scottish Waste and Resource Sector Award scheme of between £1,001 and £2,000 from the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management (of 9 Saxon Court, St. Peter’s Gardens, Morefair, Northampton, NN1 1SX), a waste and resource institution representing 7,000 members. This was a single grant award to fund the preparation and publication of an article. The majority of the associated work was completed prior to being elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament with only final publication of the article and an associated presentation to be completed from 6 May 2016.
Until 20 May 2016 I was employed as Circular Economy Programme Manager by Zero Waste Scotland (of Moray House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ), an organisation which supports individuals and organisations to make best use of the World’s natural resources. I tendered my resignation on 8 May 2016 and served a two week notice period. I received a final salary payment of between £1001 - £2,000 for the period following the election.
Until 20 May 2016 I was employed as Circular Economy Programme Manager by Zero Waste Scotland (of Moray House, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ), an organisation which supports individuals and organisations to make best use of the World’s natural resources. I tendered my resignation on 8 May 2016 and served a two week notice period. I received a final salary payment of between £1001 - £2,000 for the period following the election.
Gifts
No registrable interests
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
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). [Registered 17 August 2016]
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). [Registered 27 February 2018]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. [Registered 20 March 2017]
I am a Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. [Registered 20 March 2017]
I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management.
I am an approved Chartered Institute of Wastes Management WasteSmart Trainer.
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.
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Maurice Golden made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 26 November 2020
Maurice Golden (West Scotland) (Con): "I accept that the Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill has been introduced with good intentions, although the manner in which the member has sought to progress the bill has been inappropriate…
UEFA Euro Championships
Maurice Golden made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 25 November 2020
Maurice Golden (West Scotland) (Con): "I would like to associate myself with the cabinet secretary’s remarks congratulating Steve Clarke and his team for making the finals…
Covid-19
Maurice Golden made 1 Contribution to this discussion
Chamber - 24 November 2020
Maurice Golden (West Scotland) (Con): "Many hard-pressed businesses are still waiting to receive support a week after restrictions were announced, which is all the more frustrating given the 11-day wait the last time…
Covid-19 (Impact on Businesses, Workers and the Economy)
Maurice Golden made 3 Contributions to this discussion
Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee - 24 November 2020
Maurice Golden (West Scotland) (Con): "My question is for the whole panel, but perhaps we can start with David Waite this time…
Scottish Offshore Wind Sector Inquiry
Maurice Golden made 5 Contributions to this discussion
Economy, Energy and Fair Work Committee - 24 November 2020
Maurice Golden: "My question, which I will put to Nick Sharpe first, is on jobs that are linked to the offshore wind supply chain. Alex Salmond promised 28,000 green jobs by 2020…
Votes
How Maurice Golden has voted in Parliament
Find out how Maurice Golden has voted recently.
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Donald Cameron, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 27 for, 92 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Jeane Freeman, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Supported by: Joe FitzPatrick, Clare Haughey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Recognising the Importance of Family Caregivers
Submitted by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 28, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Result 90 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
The Social Security Administration and Tribunal Membership (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 28, 2020
Supported by: Christina McKelvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Result 109 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 20 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Result 108 for, 6 against, 0 abstained, 15 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Maurice Golden in Parliament
Find out what motions Maurice Golden has submitted recently.
The Retail Industry's Climate Action Roadmap to Net Zero by 2040
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Plastic Cigarette Filters
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Commending Strathkelvin Battalion Boys’ Brigade
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Paisley Dry Cleaners Supporting Older People and NHS Workers During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
Pulling Together Supporting the East Renfrewshire Jewish Community
Current status: Has not yet achieved cross-party support
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.
S5W-33256 - Answered
16 November 2020
Golden, Maurice: "To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5W-32948 by Fiona Hyslop on 13 November 2020, whether it will provide the information that was requested regarding the date that the 2020-21 Scottish Enterprise R&D budget was approved."
S5W-33507 - Unanswered
24 November 2020
Golden, Maurice: "To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to appoint a scheme administrator under the Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations 2020."
S5W-33499 - Unanswered
24 November 2020
Golden, Maurice: "To ask the Scottish Government what modelling it has carried out on the potential impact of a second independence referendum on the expected outcomes of Scotland’s Inward Investment Plan: Shaping Scotland’s Economy, and whether it will publish the findings of this."
S5W-33260 - Unanswered
16 November 2020
Golden, Maurice: "To ask the Scottish Government on what dates it has met representatives of the aviation industry since January 2020."
S5W-32943 - Answered
02 November 2020
Golden, Maurice: "To ask the Scottish Government how many applications to the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund have been (a) received and (b) approved since it opened in August 2020, and when the first payments will be made."
See all of Maurice Golden's written questions submitted in Parliament