Baroness Goldie

Shadow Minister (Defence)

Conservative Peer

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Conservative Peer, Former Conservative MSP for West Scotland

Entered the House of Lords on 11 November 2013

Entered the Scottish Parliament on 6 May 1999 — Election

Left the Scottish Parliament on 23 March 2016 — Election

Also represented West Scotland; West of Scotland

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Currently held offices

  • Shadow Minister (Defence) (since 1 Sep 2024)
  • Lord in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (since 17 Jul 2016)

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Constitution Committee (31 Jan 2024 to 30 Jan 2025)
  • The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (26 Jul 2019 to 13 Nov 2023)
  • Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip) (17 Jul 2016 to 25 Jul 2019)
  • Member, Communications and Digital Committee (25 May 2016 to 17 Jul 2016)

Recent appearances

  • Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - Third Reading: Motion 12 May 2025

    My Lords, first, I thank the Minister for his very kind remarks, and I shall ensure that they are conveyed to my noble friend Lord Minto. I also thank him for the constructive manner in which he has approached the passage of the Bill. His Majesty’s Official Opposition have welcomed the Bill from the beginning, and it has been a privilege to participate in its passage through this House. Not...
  • Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - Report: Amendment 15 30 Apr 2025

    My Lords, I will respond to the Government’s consequential Amendment 15. In Committee, the Government brought forward this amendment, claiming that it was minor and technical. At the time, I argued that it was neither minor nor technical. It sought to introduce a substantive change to the service complaints process, and I asked the Minister for clarification, which he and his officials have...
  • Armed Forces Commissioner Bill - Report: Amendment 10 30 Apr 2025

    My Lords, this amendment covers an issue concerning access to service premises, about which both myself and the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Stirrup, who is not in his place, expressed concern and on which I tabled an amendment in Committee. I thank the Minister for his positive engagement both in Committee and at a subsequent meeting with his officials. That led to a helpful letter from the...

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