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]
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6750
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
Minister for Drugs Policy
Scottish Government
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Party Roles
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Previous roles
Angela has had 11 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
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 02 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
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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 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.
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.
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: 15 September 2021
Decision Time
Angela Constance (Almond Valley) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My phone lost its connection during the vote so I was unable to vote, I would have voted for the motion as amended by Humza Yousaf, so that would have been a yes."
Health, Social Care and Sport Committee meeting date: 14 September 2021
Session 6 Priorities (Drugs Policy)
The Minister for Drugs Policy (Angela Constance): "I do, convener. I am grateful to the committee for the opportunity to provide evidence on my priorities over the next five years. The loss of life from drug-related deaths is as heart-breaking as it is unacceptable…
Chamber meeting date: 7 September 2021
Programme for Government 2021-22
The Minister for Drugs Policy (Angela Constance): "Does Mr Ross recall the statement that I made in the Parliament on 3 August…
Chamber meeting date: 3 August 2021
Drug Deaths
The Minister for Drugs Policy (Angela Constance): "The loss of life in Scotland from drug-related deaths is as heartbreaking as it is unacceptable. It is our national shame…
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2021
Drug-related Deaths
The Minister for Drugs Policy (Angela Constance): "Thank you, Presiding Officer. I welcome you, as well as new and returning MSPs—including health spokespeople—to your new roles. I look forward to working with you all as we continue on our national mission to prevent drug-related deaths…
Votes
How Angela Constance has voted in Parliament
Find out how Angela Constance has voted recently.
A Land of Opportunity - Supporting a Fairer and More Equal Society
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Supported by: Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 16, 2021
Result 67 for, 30 against, 20 abstained, 12 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
A Land of Opportunity - Supporting a Fairer and More Equal Society
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Supported by: Foysol Choudhury, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 16, 2021
Result 25 for, 93 against, 0 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
A Land of Opportunity - Supporting a Fairer and More Equal Society
Submitted by: Miles Briggs, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Supported by: Sharon Dowey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 16, 2021
Result 33 for, 65 against, 20 abstained, 11 no vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Return to Normal GP Services
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Supported by: Kevin Stewart, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Result 67 for, 56 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Return to Normal GP Services
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Supported by: Paul O'Kane, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Result 56 for, 65 against, 0 abstained, 8 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 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 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 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