Regional Lists

'At the 2003 election, Tories won three constituencies, and 15 list seats. One of those depending on the list is Annabel Goldie, the party's leader at Holyrood, who will hope to have beaten prominent party activist Jackson Carlaw in the West of Scotland section. She is also fighting the West Renfrewshire constituency.' Douglas Fraser, Scottish Political Editor in the Herald, 27 th January 2007.

West of Scotland Region

Conservative & Unionist Party candidates

	1. Annabel Goldie MSP (Also standing in West Renfrewshire constituency)
	Conservative & Unionist
	Annabel Goldie was born in Glasgow on the 27 th February 1950 and was educated at Greenock Academy. She graduated from Strathclyde University with an LLB and worked as a lawyer from 1978 until January 2006. She became a Vice chair of the Scottish Tories in 1992, became Deputy Chair in 1995 and Chair in 1997 while the Scottish Tories were in disarray following the resignation of Sir Michael Hirst. In the parliament she was Deputy leader of the Scottish Tories from 1999 until 2006 and spokesman on Finance, the Economy and Industry. Following the resignation of Scottish Tory leader David McLetchie on 31 st October 2005, she was the sole nominee for leadership and was appointed on the 8 th November 2005. She is single and a member of the Law Society of Scotland, a Fellow of the University of Strathclyde, a Director of Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust a member of the Salvation Army West Scotland Advisory Board and an Elder of the Church of Scotland. Party posts: May 1999 - November 2005 Deputy Scottish Tory leader November 2005 - Scottish Tory leader Recent electoral experience. 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Renfrewshire West, 6,867 votes (24.26 %) 2003 Scottish Parliament election, First on Tory West of Scotland list, 40,261 votes (15.66 %) (elected) 1999 Scottish Parliament election, Renfrewshire West, 7,243 votes (21.28 %) 1999 Scottish Parliament election, First on Tory West of Scotland list, 48,666 votes (15.68 %) (elected)
	2. Jackson Carlaw (Also standing in Eastwood constituency)
	Conservative & Unionist
	Jackson Carlaw is aged 45, was brought up in Newton Mearnes, lived in Crookfur and now lives in Giffnock. He is married to Wyne and has two sons aged 13 and 10. He worked for 25 years in the Scotish motor industry as a major south side business. He joined the East renfrewhire Tories in 1978, fought his first Westminster by-election in 1982 and the 1983 election. He was Chairman of the Scottish Young Conservatives from 1984 to 1986, Chairman of Eastwood Conservatives from 1988 to 1992, and was Deputy Chairman of the Scottish Conservatives from 1992 to 1998. He is a Governor of Hutchesons' Grammar School and a Trustee of the Glasgow Educational and Marshall Trust. He enjoys theatre, cinema, music, reading and spending time with his children. Party positions. Deputy Chairman of the Scottish Conservatives 1992 - 1998 Recent electoral experience. 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Eastwood, 10,244 votes (26.24 %) 2003 Scottish Parliament election, Eighth on Tory West of Scotland list, 40,261 votes (15.66 %) 1983 Westminster election, Glasgow Pollok, 7,441 votes (20.49 %) 1982 Westminster by-election, Glasgow Pollok, 1,888 votes (11.95 %)
	3. Philip Lardner (Also standing in Cunninghame North constituency)
	Conservative & Unionist
	The Tory candidate is Philip Lardner. He grew up in Inchinnan and was educated at Renfrew High School. His father was born locally in Saltcoats. Philip ran a small business in Linwood, before studying law at Glasgow University, and then becoming a primary school teacher in Erskine. He served in the Territorial Army for 5 years, and stood as a candidate for Renfrewshire Council in 1999 and 2003. He supports an extension to Hunterston B's licence until a replacement C Station can, and should be built. He is also categoric about opposing all windfarm developments within Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. He maintains that Nuclear, combined with new Hydro-Electric schemes should be Scotland's answer to future energy and water requirements. However, small-scale development of renewables should be encouraged in isolated areas, if the local population are supportive. Recent electoral experience. 2005 Westminster election, Paisley & Renfrewshire North, 5,566 votes (13.61 %) 1999 Renfrewshire Council election, Erskine South & Inchinnan, 437 votes (19.68 %) 1999 Renfrewshire Council election, Parkmains, 354 votes (17.17 %)
	4. Stephanie Fraser (Also standing in Strathkelvin & Bearsden constituency)
	Conservative & Unionist
	Stephanie Fraser is a 37 year old mother of three who lives in Baldernock. She works as head of development at Scottish Ballet. She describes the Lib Dems as "wishy washy". In 2004 she said "Westminster elections are about the bigger picture, if you talk to the Lib Dems about that they are very vague about what they would actually do." In 2006, she said 'When people think of Tory women they do think of the blue rinse brigade, but that's wrong, it's an unfair perception.' (Ms Fraser was wearing a Tweed suit when she uttered those words.) She continued: 'It is changing. I would not be standing here if David Cameron was not the leader. He is far more inclusive, talking about issues that matter to people like education, healthcare, culture, things I'm interested in. There is no point being in a political party, unless it truly represents the population of Britain today. That means women, working mothers and the Conservative party working to help and be part of that.' Recent electoral experience.
	5. Tom Begg (Also standing in Paisley South constituency)
	Conservative & Unionist
	Tom Begg BSc is currently the Holyrood Candidate for Paisley South. Prior to that he represented the Tories three times for Westminster. He has been a council candidate a number of times and twice a Local Council Election Agent winning both seats. Tom started and ran his own business for over ten years. He enjoys a challenge and loves nothing more than working under stress to tight time scales and prides himself on keeping a cool head under pressure. An excellent motivator at work and in the voluntary sector, with a firm, fair and friendly style Tom always commands respect. Though he jokingly refers to his old age Tom is still wonderfully active and is a keen sportsman as well as a terrific photographer. The brother of one of his forefathers helped to split the church in The Disruption of 1843 but although Tom himself is religiously active, he has no such ambitions himself. Though not a big reader Tom does love Private Eye. Recent electoral experience. 1992 Westminster election, Dumbarton, 13,126 votes (29.74 %) 1987 Westminster election, Glasgow Garscadden, 3,660 votes (10.69 %)
	6. Charles Ferguson (Also standing in Greenock & Inverclyde constituency)
	Conservative & Unionist
	Charles Ferguson was educated at St. Brides High School in East Kilbride and the University of Dundee where he graduated with an LLB Honours. He runs his own business as a Solicitor Advocate and has the Right of Audience before the High Court of Justiciary, Court of Appeal and Privy Council in Criminal matters. He is a frmer Chairman of Hamilton North Tories and was Tory spokesman on Law & Order in the run up to the 1999 Scottish election and was chairman of the Scottish Conservative Lawyer Criminal Committee. He was the Tory candidate in the 1999 Hamilton South by-election, coming fourth, and in the 2001 Strathkelvin & Bearsden election, coming fifth. He is married with six children. Recent electoral experience. 2003 Scottish parliament election, Hamilton North & Bellshill, 2,625 votes (10.85 %) 2003 Scottish parliament election, Fourth on Tory Central Scotland list, 24,121 votes (9.17 %) 2002 South Lanarkshire Council by-election, Whitehill, 33 votes (5.57 %) 2001 Scottish parliament by-election, Strathkelvin & Bearsden, 5,037 votes (12.10 %) 1999 Hamilton South by-election, 1,406 votes (7.23 %) 1999 Scottish parliament election, Third on Tory West of Scotland list, 48,666 votes (15.68 %) 1999 Scottish parliament election, Strathkelvin & Bearsden, 6,934 votes (16.36 %)
	7. Brian Pope (Also standing in Dumbarton constituency)
	Conservative & Unionist
	Brian Pope currently works as a civil engineer for an international firm of consulting engineers in Glasgow. In 2001 he was elected to the Council of the Institution of Civil Engineers at Westminster and represented over 10,000 civil engineers in the UK, holding the post until November 2004. Brian actively supports the humanitarian work carried out by engineers in the developing world and is a leading fundraiser for one of the top engineering charities. Brian's other interests include swimming, walking, cycling and reading. Recent electoral experience. 2005 Westminster election, Glasgow North, 2,441 votes (8.74 %)