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

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

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