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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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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

X (previously known as Twitter): @AConstance23

Facebook: Angela's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5000
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Unit 4, Ochil House
Beveridge Square
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6QF

Phone: 01506 460 403
Text relay calls welcome.

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

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs

Scottish Government

Party Roles

Angela does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Angela has had 21 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

20 May 2021 - 30 March 2023

Minister for Drugs Policy

Scottish Government

22 December 2020 - 19 May 2021

Minister for Drugs Policy

Scottish Government

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

21 November 2014 - 18 May 2016

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning

Scottish Government

22 April 2014 - 21 November 2014

Cabinet Secretary for Training, Youth & Women's Employment

Scottish Government

06 December 2011 - 22 April 2014

Minister for Youth Employment

Scottish Government

25 May 2011 - 06 December 2011

Minister for Children and Young People

Scottish Government

15 December 2010 - 25 May 2011

Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning

Scottish Government

28 May 2010 - 16 December 2010

Deputy Whip

Scottish National Party

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

27 March 2008 - 27 May 2010

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice

Scottish Government

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 02 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

I have the occasional use of a property in Argyll which is owned by Logievale Holdings, a business owned and operated by my husband.

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.

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 of £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.

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.

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.

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 2 October 2024

Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "Good morning. I will first speak to amendments 1 and 2, which will add further sources that the chief constable must refer to when preparing the code. That follows evidence that was given to the committee and a committee recommendation…

Chamber meeting date: 24 September 2024

Prisoners (Early Release Scheme)

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "The previous emergency release process was necessary to ensure that prisons could continue to function safely and effectively following a sharp and unexpected rise in the prison population…

Chamber meeting date: 18 September 2024

His Majesty’s Prison Highland (Cost and Completion)

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "Following the award of the construction contract for HMP Highland in April this year, the construction is progressing to plan on site and is scheduled to be complete in 2026, within the reported budget…

Chamber meeting date: 18 September 2024

Sam Eljamel (Discussions with Police Scotland)

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "Scottish Government officials met Police Scotland in June to discuss the establishment of the public inquiry and other developing work…

Chamber meeting date: 18 September 2024

Police Scotland (Officer Numbers)

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "It is important to recognise that the recruitment of police officers is a matter for the chief constable…

Votes

How Angela Constance has voted in Parliament

Find out how Angela Constance has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-14719

Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024

Supported by: Mark Griffin, Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Result 59 for, 55 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14719.4

Housing Emergency

Submitted by: Paul McLennan, East Lothian, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Result 60 for, 54 against, 8 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14710

Aggregates Tax and Devolved Taxes Administration (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, September 30, 2024

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Result 112 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14652.1

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable for Consideration

Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Result 60 for, 60 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Defeated

Motion ref. S6M-14652

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable for Consideration

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Defeated

Motions

Questions

Questions Angela Constance has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question ref. S5W-34180

Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2020

Question ref. S5W-33738

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

Question ref. S5W-33677

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

Question ref. S5W-33676

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

Question ref. S5W-33618

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

Question ref. S5W-32099

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

Question ref. S5W-32098

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

Question ref. S5W-32097

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

Question ref. S5W-32468

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

Question ref. S5W-31449

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

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