Angela Constance
Scottish National Party
MSP for Almond Valley (Constituency) 2011 - present day
Former MSP for Livingston (Constituency) 2007 - 2011
About Angela Constance
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Committees
Angela is not a member of any committees
Cross-party groups
Angela is not a member of any cross-party groups
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Angela has 1 parliamentary and government role
Minister for Drugs Policy
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
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Previous roles
Angela has had 12 previous roles
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06 September 2018 - 22 December 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
Member
06 February 2019 - 22 December 2020
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Member
12 September 2018 - 22 December 2020
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe
Member
03 September 2019 - 31 August 2020
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Substitute Member
18 May 2016 - 28 June 2018
Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities
Scottish Government
28 June 2007 - 16 December 2010
Scottish Commission for Public Audit
Convener
20 May 2010 - 15 December 2010
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
26 June 2008 - 20 May 2010
Justice Committee
Member
13 June 2007 - 26 June 2008
Public Petitions Committee
Member
21 June 2007 - 28 June 2007
Scottish Commission for Public Audit
Member
Register of interests
Angela'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 Angela Constance. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2016.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
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Overseas visits
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Controlled transactions
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Heritable property
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Interest in shares
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Voluntary
On 6 Feb 2016 I attended and participated in a conference called Your Future/Your Europe organised by European Study Tours (of 4 Post Office Walk, Fore Street, Hertford, SG14 1 DL). The audience was 16-18 year old school pupils from across the UK. The event was held in Paris. The organisers arranged accommodation and flights for me and one other person. The total costs for the visit were £657.29. I do not consider that this visit meets the prejudice test.
On 24 August I attended the Edinburgh International book Festival with 2 guests; hospitality included buffet breakfast and buffet lunch plus tickets for 2 book reading events. I estimate the value to be in the region on £100. I was invited by Scottish Power. I attended in my capacity as an MSP.
On 19 August 2013 I attended the Edinburgh Military tattoo with a guest at the invitation of the Scottish Cadet Tri-Service Forum. My guest and I had a buffet supper plus refreshments in the officer mess and then watched the tattoo in the royal box. The seating was donated by Major General Eales, General Commanding Officer for Scotland to the Cadet Forum. The market value would be in the region of £150-200 per person. I attended in my capacity as Minister for Youth Employment. I do not consider that this visit meets the prejudice test.
Until 23 December 2020 I was a board member of Commonweal, a campaigning think tank for social and economic justice. I stood down from this position when I was appointed as a Minister. I was not remunerated for this position. [Registered 2 May 2019. Amended Register 8 January 2021]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Angela Constance 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.
Chamber meeting date: 18 March 2021
Drug Deaths and Harms
The Minister for Drugs Policy (Angela Constance): "Following the First Minister’s announcement in January of a national mission to save and improve lives, I am pleased that we have secured time for this very important debate before the end of the parliamentary session to update Parliament on the work that is being pursued to address rising drug-related deaths, which is Scotland’s other public…
Health and Sport Committee meeting date: 9 March 2021
Drugs Policy
The Minister for Drugs Policy (Angela Constance): "Thank you, convener, and good morning to you all. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to the committee…
Chamber meeting date: 3 February 2021
Decision Time
The Minister for Drugs Policy (Angela Constance): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. Despite refreshing the app on my phone, I was not given the opportunity to vote. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 14 January 2021
Drug Deaths
The Minister for Drugs Policy (Angela Constance): "Every day in Scotland, three of our fellow citizens—someone’s brother, sister, son or daughter—die from a drug-related death. I put on record my condolences to all families who have lost a loved one. Those deaths are both tragic and preventable…
Chamber meeting date: 23 December 2020
Residential Drug Rehabilitation (Impacts)
The Minister for Drug Policy (Angela Constance): "Residential treatment plays an important role in supporting recovery and in preventing drug-related harm and deaths…
Votes
How Angela Constance has voted in Parliament
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Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Emma Harper, South Scotland, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Result 120 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 9 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motion of No Confidence
Submitted by: Ruth Davidson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Bill Bowman, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Murdo Fraser, Maurice Golden, Jamie Greene, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Alison Harris, Liam Kerr, Gordon Lindhurst, Dean Lockhart, Tom Mason, Margaret Mitchell, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, John Scott, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Adam Tomkins, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Result 31 for, 65 against, 27 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Tied Pubs (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Neil Bibby, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Result 111 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 18 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
European Charter of Local Self-Government (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Andy Wightman, Lothian, Independent. Date lodged: Thursday, February 25, 2021
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Result 114 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 15 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
National Mission to Reduce Drug Deaths and Harms
Submitted by: Brian Whittle, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Supported by: Donald Cameron
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 18, 2021
Result 43 for, 69 against, 1 abstained, 16 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Angela Constance in Parliament
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Written questions
Written questions Angela Constance 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: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2020
Awaiting answer
Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 3 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on plans for amateur football to resume."
Answered by: Joe FitzPatrick on 11 December 2020
Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has provided specific guidance to Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) driving examiners regarding mixing with people from up to five households each day."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 10 December 2020
Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 30 November 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is permitted for employees who reside and work in Level 4 areas to be temporarily transferred to work in locations in Level 3 or lower."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 10 December 2020
Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) driving examiners who live in areas subject to Level 4 restrictions are permitted to travel to other local authority areas to carry out driving examinations for critical workers."
Answered by: Michael Matheson on 10 December 2020
Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether fertility treatment to retrieve and freeze eggs for women who experience (a) premature ovarian failure and (b) an early menopause is available through the NHS at no direct cost to the women concerned."
Answered by: Joe FitzPatrick on 21 October 2020
Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government what the criteria are for the provision of NHS fertility treatment, specifically egg retrieval and freezing, at a (a) national and (b) local health board level."
Answered by: Joe FitzPatrick on 21 October 2020
Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 28 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether NHS Lothian will provide treatment free at the point of delivery to retrieve and freeze eggs for women experiencing premature ovarian failure."
Answered by: Joe FitzPatrick on 21 October 2020
Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 12 October 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to open up further options to enhance visiting in care homes."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 12 October 2020
Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 27 August 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S5O-03147 by Claire Haughey on 25 April 2019 (Official Report, c…
Answered by: John Swinney on 10 September 2020
See all of Angela Constance's written questions submitted in Parliament