Tom Mason
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2017 - present day
About Tom Mason
Contact details
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6981
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
80 Rosemount Place
Aberdeen
AB25 2XN
Phone: 01224 646888
Text relay calls welcome.
Committees
Cross-party groups
Tom is a member of 4 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Chronic Pain
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Credit Unions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Dyslexia
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Heart Disease and Stroke
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Tom does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Tom does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Tom has had 5 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
29 June 2017 - 25 February 2020
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 25 February 2020
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
17 May 2018 - 25 February 2020
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Financial Sustainability
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 - 06 September 2018
Economy Jobs and Fair Work Committee
Substitute Member
Register of interests
Tom'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 Tom Mason. The date of their initial statement was 27 June 2017.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I am a Councillor on Aberdeen City Council (of Ground Floor, Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1AB) for the Midstocket / Rosemount ward. I work approximately 3 days per week and receive renumeration of between £16,001 and £17,500 per annum. From 1 February 2019, my salary is donated to Parkinson's UK and Sue Ryder, who receive 50% each. Until 21 June 2017, I was the Deputy Provost of Aberdeen City Council. [Amended interest 30 August 2017, Amended 26 March 2019]
I am a Senior Partner of the Beel Partnership (corporate and market advisers in the Aberdeen City local authority area). I work approximately 1 hour per week. I have received the following remuneration: £288.53 in 2014/15, £955.10 in 2015/16, £589.05 in 2016/17 and £1096.59 in 2017/18. [Amended interest 14 September 2017, Amended interest 26 March 2019]
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
No registrable interests
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
I own a quarter share of a cottage in the Highland local authority area with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000.
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
I am a member of the Institute of Directors [Registered 30 August 2017]
I am the treasurer of Highlands and Moray Sailing Association.
I am a trustee of CIM Charitable Trust (The Marketing Trust).
[Ceased interest removed from entry: 30 August 2018]
I am a board member of Accura Certification Board.
I am a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing [Registered 30 August 2017]
I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineers [Registered 30 August 2017]
I am the treasurer of Aberdeen & Crathes Croquet Club.
Recent Activity
What was said
What Tom Mason 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.
Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 9 December 2020
Citizens Advice Bureaux (Funding) (PE1834)
Tom Mason: "It is difficult; funding is becoming an issue for such organisations as a result of various problems, including Covid-19. I think that we should ensure that the subject is kept under review by another committee, if we close the petition…
Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 9 December 2020
Tom Mason: "I agree with the approach that is being stated at the moment. The timing, at this stage of the session of Parliament, is difficult. It is a disgrace that such equipment is vandalised, which can cause loss of life…
Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 9 December 2020
Learning Difficulties and Disability Qualifications (PE1789)
Tom Mason: "I entirely agree with your comments, convener. It is worrying that the resources seem to be disappearing and, as a result, more young people are being affected…
Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 9 December 2020
Bereavement Education (PE1820)
Tom Mason: "I am conscious that we make the assumption that young people are very resilient to some of these issues when, in fact, they are not—they are as sensitive as anybody else…
Public Petitions Committee meeting date: 9 December 2020
National Health Service Funding (Hospital Bed Capacity) (PE1822)
Tom Mason: "We all want more funding and more resources to be put into health services, but I think the Covid pandemic has caused us to think very clearly about what the forward plans and strategies should be in terms of public health, beds, acute things and specialist services, and so on. I think that, at this stage, the whole issue of health is up for…
Votes
How Tom Mason has voted in Parliament
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Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution
Submitted by: Kate Forbes, Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 30, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Result 84 for, 29 against, 0 abstained, 16 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 14, 2020
Supported by: Ash Denham
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Result 91 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 10, 2020
Result 113 for, 9 against, 1 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 10, 2020
Result 58 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Forensic Medical Services (Victims of Sexual Offences) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Jeane Freeman, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Supported by: Joe FitzPatrick, Clare Haughey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 10, 2020
Result 122 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Tom Mason in Parliament
Find out what motions Tom Mason has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Tom Mason 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: Mason, Tom, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 18 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on subject choice in the 2020-21 academic year."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Mason, Tom, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 4 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what input the Scottish tourism sector has had into its decision-making on COVID-19 restrictions."
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Mason, Tom, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 28 July 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has plans to introduce or endorse social distancing badges or lanyards similar to those developed in Wales to support people who are at higher risk from COVID-19 to indicate to others that they need to maintain physical distancing in public places."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 26 August 2020
Asked by: Mason, Tom, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 28 July 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to introducing social distancing badges or lanyards similar to those developed in Wales to support people who are at higher risk from COVID-19 to indicate to others that they need to maintain physical distancing in public places."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 13 August 2020
Asked by: Mason, Tom, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 July 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish updated guidance regarding the resumption of aerosol generating dental procedures for NHS patients."
Answered by: Joe FitzPatrick on 12 August 2020
Asked by: Mason, Tom, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 July 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of private patients being allowed to access the full range of dental treatments from 13 July 2020, for what reason only a limited number of NHS treatments were made available."
Answered by: Joe FitzPatrick on 12 August 2020
Asked by: Mason, Tom, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 July 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to additional support for the oil and gas sector, in light of low oil prices caused by the COVID-19 pandemic."
Answered by: Paul Wheelhouse on 11 August 2020
Asked by: Mason, Tom, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 July 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates being able to relax the restrictions on attendances at weddings and wedding receptions."
Answered by: Ash Denham on 10 August 2020
Asked by: Mason, Tom, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 July 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it will take to improve the waiting times specifically for new patients receiving a first appointment for chronic pain services, in light of the latest available figures reportedly indicating that the target waiting time is only being met 60.5% of the time."
Answered by: Joe FitzPatrick on 7 August 2020
Asked by: Mason, Tom, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 July 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how many enquiries regarding COVID-19 support it has received from businesses in each of the last four months, broken down by parliamentary region."
Answered by: Fiona Hyslop on 4 August 2020
See all of Tom Mason's written questions submitted in Parliament