Murdo Fraser
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2001 - present day
About Murdo Fraser
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: Murdo.Fraser.msp@parliament.scot
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.
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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.
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: 2 May 2024
Retail Sector (Support)
5. Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "To ask the First Minister, in light of new reported data that nearly one in five shop premises in Scottish cities lie empty, what action the Scottish Government is taking to support the retail sector. (S6F-03070)"
Chamber meeting date: 1 May 2024
Long-term Labour Market Strategy
Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "A fundamental part of the Scottish Government’s labour market strategy and fair work policy is the promotion of the real living wage…
Chamber meeting date: 24 April 2024
Non-crime Hate Incidents (Recording)
Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "In her response to Michelle Thomson, the cabinet secretary indicated that Police Scotland is still applying its pre-existing policy on recording non-crime hate incidents. Can she clarify that that policy is being applied on an even-handed basis…
Chamber meeting date: 17 April 2024
Infrastructure Investment Plan
6. Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "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. (S6O-03305)"
Chamber meeting date: 17 April 2024
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021
Murdo Fraser (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con): "Lord Hope of Craighead is the pre-eminent Scottish lawyer of his generation. He rose to the position of Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court and is widely respected for his experience and knowledge…
Votes
How Murdo Fraser has voted in Parliament
Find out how Murdo Fraser has voted recently.
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Supported by: Paul McLennan, Emma Roddick, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 75 for, 0 against, 52 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 21 for, 95 against, 11 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 31 for, 74 against, 21 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motion of No Confidence
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Friday, April 26, 2024
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Claire Baker, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Alexander Burnett, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Rhoda Grant, Mark Griffin, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Rachael Hamilton, Daniel Johnson, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard, Douglas Lumsden, Michael Marra, Liam McArthur, Pauline McNeill, Carol Mochan, Edward Mountain, Paul O'Kane, Willie Rennie, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Martin Whitfield, Beatrice Wishart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 58 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 1 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Revision to Business Programme
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Result 57 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 4 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
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: 29 April 2024
"To ask the First Minister, in light of new reported data that nearly one in five shop premises in Scottish cities lie empty, what action the Scottish Government is taking to support the retail sector."
Taken in the Chamber on 2 May 2024
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