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James Goold, Baron Goold

James Goold, Baron Goold

Scottish businessman and Conservative politician

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

  1. [1]
    Goldie, Annabel (30 July 1997). "Obituary: Lord Goold". The Independent.
  2. [2]
    "No. 49375". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 June 1983. p. 2.
  3. [3]
    "No. 50888". The London Gazette. 13 April 1987. p. 4937.
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