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 2 committees
COVID-19 Committee
Convener
Finance and Constitution Committee
Deputy Convener
Cross-party groups
Murdo is a member of 10 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Cuba
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Health Inequalities
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Malawi
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Pakistan
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Science and Technology
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scotch Whisky
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Murdo has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Murdo has 1 party role
Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Murdo has had 34 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
21 April 2020 - 24 April 2020
COVID19 Committee
Member
29 September 2016 - 26 February 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
19 May 2016 - 18 February 2020
Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Finance Committee
Member
06 September 2013 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Tourism
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
23 November 2011 - 23 March 2016
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Convener
06 September 2013 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Enterprise
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
23 June 2011 - 26 January 2012
Scotland Bill Committee
Substitute Member
16 November 2011 - 23 November 2011
Economy Energy and Tourism Committee
Member
15 June 2011 - 16 November 2011
Public Audit Committee
Deputy Convener
12 May 2011 - 10 November 2011
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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
17 May 2007 - 20 May 2010
Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People
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
08 November 2005 - 02 April 2007
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
04 June 2003 - 02 April 2007
Enterprise and Culture Committee
Member
22 May 2003 - 02 April 2007
Party Spokesperson on Enterprise
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
14 September 2005 - 02 April 2007
Procedures Committee
Substitute Member
03 September 2003 - 25 August 2005
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute Member
16 May 2002 - 31 March 2003
Education Culture and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
20 June 2002 - 31 March 2003
Party Spokesperson on Education and Young People
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
27 September 2001 - 31 March 2003
Subordinate Legislation Committee
Member
20 June 2002 - 31 March 2003
Party Spokesperson on Culture
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 June 2002 - 31 March 2003
Party Spokesperson on Sport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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
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 Murdo Fraser. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
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]
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.
Gifts
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.
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.
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]
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests.
Voluntary
I am a Member of the Law Society of Scotland.
As of 16 December 2016, I am Honorary Vice-President of Energy Action Scotland, a registered charity. [Registered 11 January 2017]
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]
On 31 October 2017 I became a Trustee of the Guardians of Scotland Trust, a Scottish charity (SCO43198). [Registered 31 October 2017]
Biography
Overview
I've served as MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife since 2001. Before that I had a professional career as a solicitor in private practice.
Born in Inverness and educated at Aberdeen University, I now live with my wife and two children in Perth.
What motivated you to become an MSP?
I became interested in politics as a student, but wanted to pursue a career before standing for elected office. I've always believed in public service and a duty to help others, if one is able to do so. The principles and policies of the Conservative Party are closest to my own particular views, and I am a strong believer in Scotland's place within the United Kingdom.
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.
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.
S5W-30266 - Unanswered
26 June 2020
Fraser, Murdo: "To ask the Scottish Government for what reason hospitality venues will be permitted to open to the public in July 2020, but not places of worship."
S5W-29884 - Answered
12 June 2020
Fraser, Murdo: "To ask the Scottish Government when it expects driving test centres to be able to reopen for driving tests."
S5O-04408 - Unanswered
03 June 2020
Fraser, Murdo: "To ask the Scottish Government for what reason prisoners are not routinely tested for COVID-19 before release."
S5O-04383 - Unanswered
27 May 2020
Fraser, Murdo: "To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the reported increase in incidents of flytipping in the countryside."
S5O-04342 - Unanswered
20 May 2020
Fraser, Murdo: "To ask the Scottish Government how social distancing might be maintained should schools be reopened."
See all of Murdo Fraser's written questions submitted in Parliament