James Goold, Baron Goold
James Duncan Goold, Baron Goold (7 February 1923 – 27 July 1997) was a Scottish businessman and Conservative politician.
Educated at the Glasgow Academy, Goold was a chartered accountant. He was the Honorary Treasurer of the Scottish Conservative Party between 1981 and 1983, and its Chairman from 1983 to 1990.[1]
Goold was knighted in 1983.[2] On 8 April 1987, he was created a life peer, as Baron Goold, of Waterfoot in the District of Eastwood.[3] He was Deputy Lieutenant of Renfrewshire from 1985 to 1994 and Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire from 1994 to 1997.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Goldie, Annabel (30 July 1997). "Obituary: Lord Goold". The Independent.
- ^ "No. 49375". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 June 1983. p. 2.
- ^ "No. 50888". The London Gazette. 13 April 1987. p. 4937.
External links[edit]
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Lord Goold