Murdo Fraser
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2001 - present day
About Murdo Fraser
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: murdofraser.uk
X (previously known as Twitter): @murdo_fraser
Facebook: Murdo's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5293
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
The Control Tower
Perth Airport
Scone
PH2 6PL
Phone: 01738 553990
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Murdo is a member of 2 committees
Finance and Public Administration Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Murdo is a member of 11 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Building Bridges with Israel
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Germany
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Independent Convenience Stores
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on India
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Pakistan
Member
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 St Andrew's Day
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on USA
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Murdo has 1 parliamentary and government role
Scottish Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund
Trustee
Party Roles
Murdo has 3 party roles
Party Spokesperson on Business
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Economic Growth
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Party Spokesperson on Tourism
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Murdo has had 45 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
23 June 2021 - 14 July 2023
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Deputy Convener
08 September 2021 - 29 June 2023
Local Government Housing and Planning Committee
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Party Spokesperson on Covid Recovery
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 - 23 June 2021
COVID19 Recovery Committee
Member
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Finance
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 February 2020 - 04 May 2021
Finance and Constitution Committee
Deputy Convener
13 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Member
24 April 2020 - 20 August 2020
COVID19 Committee
Convener
24 April 2020 - 20 August 2020
conveners group
Member
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Party Spokesperson on Constitutional Affairs
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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
23 November 2011 - 23 March 2016
conveners group
Member
06 September 2013 - 23 March 2016
Party Spokesperson on Enterprise
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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
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
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 May 2010 - 22 March 2011
Party Spokesperson on Health
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 Education and Young People
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
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
08 November 2005 - 02 April 2007
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
22 May 2003 - 02 April 2007
Party Spokesperson on Enterprise
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
04 June 2003 - 02 April 2007
Enterprise and Culture Committee
Member
14 September 2005 - 02 April 2007
Procedures Committee
Substitute Member
03 September 2003 - 25 August 2005
European and External Relations Committee
Substitute 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 Education and Young People
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 June 2002 - 31 March 2003
Party Spokesperson on Sport
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
16 May 2002 - 31 March 2003
Education Culture and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
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 14 May 2021.
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.
Gifts
From 24 to 25 August 2023, I visited Islay as an office-bearer of the Cross-Party Group on Scotch Whisky. The costs of the visit, including travel, accommodation and hospitality amounted to £495 and were met by the Scotch Whisky Association (of Quartermile Two, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh EH3 9GL), a trade body representing companies involved in the production of Scotch whisky. [Registered 12 September 2023]
On Sunday 30 April 2023 I attended the Scottish FA Cup semi-final at Hampden Park, Glasgow, as a guest of MFGC Holdings Ltd (of 87 West Regent St, Glasgow G2 2AW). The total cost of a match ticket and hospitality was £390 which was met by MFGC Holdings Ltd. [Registered 1 May 2023]
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 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.
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.
I received support services of an intern, who worked in my office for 4 days a week, from October 2015 to July 2016. The post was partly paid by me, and the intern also received 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 was £7,150.
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).
From 4 July to 8 July 2022 I visited Munich and Berlin, Germany, as part of a cross-Party delegation from the Scottish Parliament, meeting Parliamentarians, public officials and business representatives, as a guest of the Hanns Seidel Foundation. The costs of the visit, including travel, accommodation, meals and translation services amounted to £1460 and were paid by the Hanns Seidel Foundation (a political research foundation of Munich, Germany). [Registered 1 August 2022]
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.
Controlled transactions
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 £300,00 and £400,000. 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 £10,001 and £15,000.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests.
Voluntary
From 27th November to 1st December 2023 I attended the American Legislative Exchange Council States & Nation Policy Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, as a speaker, and held a range of discussions with US State legislators. The cost of travel, accommodation, and some subsistence of approximately £2,000 was met by the American Legislative Exchange Council, a not-for-profit voluntary membership organisation of state legislators, of 2900 Crystal Drive, 6th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202, USA. [Registered 8 December 2023]
I am Honorary Vice-President of Energy Action Scotland, a registered charity.
I am a Member of the Law Society of Scotland.
I am a trustee of the National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland, a registered charity.
I am a Patron to the Scottish Asian Pakistan Foundation (unremunerated).
I am a Trustee of the Guardians of Scotland Trust, a Scottish charity (SCO43198).
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: 16 April 2024
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 (Implementation)
Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Can the cabinet secretary provide any clarity as to where Police Scotland’s policy now sits in relation to recording of non-crime hate incidents…
Chamber meeting date: 28 March 2024
Museum Sector (Support)
2. Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting the museum sector. (S6O-03285)"
Chamber meeting date: 27 March 2024
Wellbeing Economy (United Kingdom Government Policies)
Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "I say very gently to the cabinet secretary that she should perhaps have a word with her economic adviser, Professor Mark Blyth, about the strength of the economic case for independence…
Chamber meeting date: 21 March 2024
Employment (Private Sector)
Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Although the growth in employment in the latest figures is very welcome, the cabinet secretary will know that the employment rate in Scotland still lags behind that of the UK as a whole…
Chamber meeting date: 21 March 2024
Head of State Portrait
2. Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what plans it has to commission a portrait of King Charles as head of state. (S6O-03248)"
Votes
How Murdo Fraser has voted in Parliament
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Revision to Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Result 53 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Scotland’s International Culture Strategy
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Result 29 for, 70 against, 19 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Scotland’s International Culture Strategy
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Result 66 for, 29 against, 23 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Scotland’s International Culture Strategy
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Result 23 for, 93 against, 1 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 12, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Result 89 for, 0 against, 31 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Murdo Fraser in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Murdo Fraser has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the health secretary has had with ministerial colleagues regarding the plans for health infrastructure investment in its revised Infrastructure Investment Plan, including the likely publication date of any such plans."
Taken in the Chamber on 17 April 2024
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on how it is supporting the museum sector."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 March 2024
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will support greater cooperation between scientific companies and local schools to encourage more young people to enter the sector."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 20 March 2024
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to ensure greater partnerships between scientific companies and universities to secure well-paid careers for Scottish graduates."
Answered by Graeme Dey on 20 March 2024
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body what plans it has to commission a portrait of King Charles as head of state."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how its New Deal for Business will encourage scientific companies to see Scotland as a positive destination in which to invest."
Answered by Richard Lochhead on 14 March 2024
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will work with the UK Government to encourage more multinational companies to invest in Scotland’s regions."
Answered by Richard Lochhead on 14 March 2024
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how its Budget for 2024-25 will create opportunities for advanced scientific industries in Scotland."
Answered by Richard Lochhead on 14 March 2024
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any recent discussions with biotech companies to encourage them to invest in Scotland."
Answered by Richard Lochhead on 14 March 2024
Asked by: Fraser, Murdo, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 1 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any impact that beavers have on (a) natural wild salmon habitats in Scotland’s rivers and (b) the population of salmon smolts."
Answered by Lorna Slater on 14 March 2024