Murdo Fraser
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2001 - present day
About Murdo Fraser
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5293
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Murdo is a member of 1 committee
Cross-party groups
Murdo is a member of 9 cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Murdo does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Murdo has 1 party role
Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Murdo has had 21 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
24 April 2020 - 20 August 2020
Conveners Group
Member
24 April 2020 - 20 August 2020
COVID19 Committee
Convener
21 April 2020 - 24 April 2020
COVID19 Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 26 February 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Finance Committee
Member
23 November 2011 - 23 March 2016
Conveners Group
Member
06 September 2013 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Enterprise
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
23 November 2011 - 23 March 2016
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Convener
12 May 2011 - 10 November 2011
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
01 June 2011 - 15 June 2011
Public Audit Committee
Member
11 December 2008 - 22 March 2011
Public Audit Committee
Deputy Convener
16 September 2009 - 22 March 2011
Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee
Substitute Member
17 May 2007 - 20 May 2010
Party Spokesperson on Lifelong Learning
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 June 2007 - 10 September 2009
Finance Committee
Substitute Member
20 June 2007 - 10 December 2008
Audit Committee
Deputy Convener
13 June 2007 - 20 June 2007
Audit Committee
Member
14 September 2005 - 02 April 2007
Procedures Committee
Substitute Member
08 November 2005 - 02 April 2007
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 September 2001 - 31 March 2003
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
18 December 2002 - 26 March 2003
Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Consolidation Scotland Bill Committee
Convener
05 December 2002 - 18 December 2002
Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Consolidation Scotland Bill Committee
Member
Register of interests
Murdo'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 Murdo Fraser. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I received a fee of £300 from Culture & Sport Glasgow (of PO Box 26816, Glasgow G2 9AF) for speaking at the Aye Write! Book Festival on 12th March 2016.
I received a payment of book royalties of £320 from Birlinn Ltd. (of West Newington House, 10 Newington Road, Edinburgh EH9 1QS) on 12 August 2016. On 31 August 2017 I received a further payment of book royalties of £127 from Birlinn Ltd. [Registered 26 August 2016, Amended interest 04 September 2017]
Gifts
I received support services from an intern from CARE (Christian Action Research and Education) who worked as a volunteer in my office from September 2010 to July 2011. CARE (of 53 Romney Street, London, SW1P 3RF) is a mainstream Christian charity that provides resources and helps bring Christian insight and experience to matters of public policy and practical caring initiatives. The value of this gift is between £3,001 and £5,000.
After opening an exhibition of paintings by the artist John Lowrie Morrison on 24 March 2007, I received a gift of a painting from the artist, the approximate value of which is between £501 and £1000.
On Friday 26 May 2017 I attended the “Remarks by the Honourable Barack H Obama” event in Edinburgh as a guest of Macklin Enterprise Partnerships Ltd (an equity investment and specialist advice company, of 205 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5QD). The cost of hospitality for the evening was £2,400 which was met by Macklin Enterprise Partnerships Ltd. [Registered 02 June 2017]
As a member of the Scottish Parliament’s football team, I played in inter-Parliamentary tournaments in support of the Community Shield in Cardiff on 12 August 2006 and in London on 4 August 2007. Both events were sponsored by McDonalds. In 2006 I received accommodation and hospitality totalling between £501 and £1,000. In 2007, I received accommodation and hospitality totalling approximately £570. As part of the event I was also given a gift of six match tickets for the Community Shield with a total value of £450. I gave these tickets to constituents.
I am in receipt of the services of an intern, who will be working in my office for 4 days a week, from October 2015 to July 2016. The post is partly paid by me, and the intern also receives a bursary of £7,150 as a member of the educational Leadership Programme of the Christian charity CARE (Christian Action Research and Education), of 53 Romney Street, London, SW1P 3RF. The value of the material support provided to me by CARE is £7,150.
I received support services from an intern from CARE (Christian Action Research and Education) who worked as a volunteer in my office from September 2010 to July 2011. CARE (of 53 Romney Street, London, SW1P 3RF) is a mainstream Christian charity that provides resources and helps bring Christian insight and experience to matters of public policy and practical caring initiatives. The value of this gift is between £3,001 and £5,000.
Overseas visits
From 10 to 14 November 2019 I attended an international conference on Federalism in Munich, Germany, as a guest of the Hanns Seidel Foundation. The costs of the visit, including travel, accommodation, meals and translation services amounted to £1400 and were paid by the Hanns Seidel Foundation (a political research foundation of Munich, Germany). [Registered 4 December 2019]
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 22 August 2018]
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
I own a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £250,001 and £300,000. I acquired this property in 2003 and from 2003 until 1 February 2010 used this property as a residential home. As of 1 February 2010 I receive a gross rental income from this property of between £5,001 and £10,000.
I own a half-share of a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000 and from which I receive gross rental income of up to £5,000.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests.
Voluntary
On 31 October 2017 I became a Trustee of the Guardians of Scotland Trust, a Scottish charity (SCO43198). [Registered 31 October 2017]
I am a Member of the Law Society of Scotland.
As of June 2011, I am a Patron to the Scottish Asian Pakistan Foundation (unremunerated). I am a trustee of the National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland, a registered charity.
As of 16 December 2016, I am Honorary Vice-President of Energy Action Scotland, a registered charity. [Registered 11 January 2017]
As of 16 December 2016, I am Honorary Vice-President of Energy Action Scotland, a registered charity. [Registered 11 January 2017]
Recent Activity
What was said
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.
Chamber meeting date: 4 March 2021
Local Authorities (Funding Formula)
Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "According to COSLA, the increase in the revenue grant for local councils from last year to this year is just 0…
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints meeting date: 3 March 2021
Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I have no questions on this section, convener."
Chamber meeting date: 2 March 2021
Legal Advice (Publication)
2. Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish the legal advice that it received regarding the judicial review into the handling of harassment complaints against the former First Minister, Alex Salmond. (S5T-02691)"
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints meeting date: 2 March 2021
Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Good morning, Lord Advocate. I want to pursue two substantive issues with you. Before I do so, I will ask about the issue of the release of legal advice…
Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I have a lot of questions to ask about both the judicial review and the ministerial code, but I have just one follow-up question in this section…
Votes
How Murdo Fraser has voted in Parliament
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Scottish Parliamentary Standards (Sexual Harassment and Complaints Process) Bill
Submitted by: Bill Kidd, Glasgow Anniesland, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 4, 2021
Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Pre-release Access to Official Statistics (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gordon Lindhurst, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Supported by: Andy Wightman
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 4, 2021
Result 62 for, 0 against, 56 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Campaign Recess
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Result 95 for, 1 against, 21 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scotland’s Recovery
Submitted by: Monica Lennon, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 1, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Result 84 for, 34 against, 0 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Scotland’s Recovery
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Supported by: Fiona Hyslop, Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Result 84 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Murdo Fraser in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Murdo Fraser 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: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 March 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government for what reason Perth Airport is not included in the Non Domestic Rates (Coronavirus Reliefs) (Scotland) Regulations 2020, and what consideration it has given to excluding other similar-sized airports."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it expects to raise from each sector from the Higher Property Rate in 2021-22."
Answered by: Kate Forbes on 18 February 2021
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government how many premises in each sector will be liable for the Higher Property Rate in 2021-22."
Answered by: Kate Forbes on 18 February 2021
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 4 February 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the prohibition of culling of mountain hares could have on the operation of licensed falconry on land with a significant hare population, and what consultation it had with operators before it introduced the prohibition."
Answered by: Roseanna Cunningham on 12 February 2021
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government what settlement payments have been paid in relation to (a) Police Scotland and (b) the Crown Office subsequent to the admission that certain individuals involved in the administration and liquidation of Rangers FC have been the victims of malicious prosecution."
Answered by: James Wolffe QC on 10 February 2021
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will establish an independent inquiry into the actions of Police Scotland and the Crown Office in connection with the malicious prosecutions of individuals involved in the administration of Rangers FC."
Answered by: James Wolffe QC on 10 February 2021
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government from which of its budget lines any sums were paid to individuals involved in the administration and liquidation of Rangers FC, following the admission that they were victims of malicious prosecution."
Answered by: James Wolffe QC on 10 February 2021
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether any individuals have resigned or been removed from their positions following the admission that certain individuals were victims of malicious prosecution in relation to the administration and liquidation of Rangers FC."
Answered by: James Wolffe QC on 10 February 2021
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 27 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government on what date the Lord Advocate will update the Parliament in relation to the malicious prosecutions of individuals involved in the administration of Rangers FC."
Answered by: James Wolffe QC on 10 February 2021
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 12 January 2021
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to start trials of the drug, Ivermectin, in light of its reported effectiveness at all stages of COVID-19 and research on the drug being supported by the World Health Organization through its Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 26 January 2021
See all of Murdo Fraser's written questions submitted in Parliament