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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Annie Wells

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2016 - present day

About Annie Wells

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @anniewellsmsp

Facebook: Annie's facebook

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5991
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

1018 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
G20 9TE

Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.

Committees

Cross-party groups

Annie is a member of 5 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Autism

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Food

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Muscular Dystrophy

Deputy Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scots Language

Member

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Annie does not have any parliamentary or government roles

Party Roles

Annie has 3 party roles

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Alcohol

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Drugs

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Women's Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Annie has had 22 previous roles

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

29 June 2023 - 10 October 2024

Equalities Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

Member

28 June 2023 - 08 October 2024

Deputy Chief Whip

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

31 March 2022 - 29 June 2023

Local Government Housing and Planning Committee

Member

17 June 2021 - 23 September 2021

Health Social Care and Sport Committee

Member

21 May 2021 - 16 September 2021

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

21 May 2021 - 16 September 2021

Party Spokesperson on Social Care

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Communities

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Local Government

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Local Government and Communities Committee

Member

20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021

Equalities and Human Rights Committee

Substitute Member

25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020

Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee

Member

29 June 2017 - 20 August 2020

Health and Sport Committee

Substitute Member

18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020

Deputy Party Leader

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020

Party Spokesperson on Environment

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020

Party Spokesperson on Climate Change

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020

Party Spokesperson on Land Reform

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

29 September 2016 - 25 February 2020

Equalities and Human Rights Committee

Member

26 May 2016 - 18 February 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Equalities

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Health

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Substitute Member

26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Welfare

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016

Equal Opportunities Committee

Member

Register of interests

Annie'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 Annie Wells. The date of their initial statement was 04 June 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

No registrable interests

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

From 31 July to 5 August 2016 I was part of a fact finding political delegation to Israel and the West Bank for Scottish Conservative MSPs. The costs of the visit amounted to £2,000 and were met by Conservative Friends of Israel (of CFI Ltd, PO Box 72288, London, SW1P 9LB).

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

No registrable interests

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

No registrable interests

Recent Activity

What was said

What Annie Wells 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: 10 October 2024

Glasgow Safer Drug Consumption Facility (Preparations)

5. Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what preparations it has conducted in advance of the planned opening of Glasgow city health and social care partnership’s safer drug consumption facility on 21 October. (S6O-03841)"

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 1 October 2024

Human Rights (Scotland) Bill

Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "Convener, I do not have any questions this morning. Everything that I had has been answered. It has been very comprehensive."

Chamber meeting date: 25 September 2024

Retail Sector

8. Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to boost confidence in the retail sector. (S6O-03756)"

Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 24 September 2024

Civil Court Fees

Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "Good morning, everyone. I am sorry that I am not with you in person. Most people have touched on this, but can you provide more in-depth insight into whether there are particular groups or communities that will be negatively impacted by the increase…

Votes

How Annie Wells has voted in Parliament

Find out how Annie Wells has voted recently.

Motion ref. S6M-14836

Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Supported by: Alasdair Allan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 10, 2024

Result 94 for, 0 against, 7 abstained, 28 did not vote

MSP voted for

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14823

Free Bus Travel for Asylum Seekers

Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 7, 2024

Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Ross Greer, Patrick Harvie, Gillian Mackay, Mark Ruskell, Lorna Slater, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Result 68 for, 27 against, 20 abstained, 14 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14825

Budget Priorities 2025-26

Submitted by: Ross Greer, West Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, October 7, 2024

Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Maggie Chapman, Patrick Harvie, Gillian Mackay, Mark Ruskell, Lorna Slater
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Result 64 for, 52 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14825.3

Budget Priorities 2025-26

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Result 65 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Passed

Motion ref. S6M-14823.3

Free Bus Travel for Asylum Seekers

Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Supported by: Ariane Burgess, Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Result 68 for, 48 against, 1 abstained, 12 did not vote

MSP voted against

Vote Passed

Motions

Questions

Questions Annie Wells has asked

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

Question ref. S6W-30818

Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds on what the main routes are for any illicit drugs that are present in prisons and used by prisoners."

Answer expected on 20 November 2024

Question ref. S6W-30819

Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the report, “Understanding Substance Use and the Wider Support Needs of Scotland’s Prison Population”, which states that some prisoners have admitted to using drugs while in prison, how many prisoners it estimates have switched to using psychoactive drugs in each year from 2022."

Answer expected on 20 November 2024

Question ref. S6W-30820

Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how many prisoners in HMP Barlinnie have tested positive for drugs use in each year from 2022."

Answer expected on 20 November 2024

Question ref. S6W-30543

Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 22 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what it estimates the annual monetary value is of the trade in illicit drugs in Glasgow, in light of illicit drugs with an estimated value of £5.5 million reportedly being seized in the city."

Answer expected on 19 November 2024

Question ref. S6W-30541

Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 9 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to address any ongoing stigma around accessing support for individuals experiencing drug and/or alcohol addiction."

Answered by Neil Gray on 22 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30544

Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how it plans to increase drug support services operating times, in light of the report by The Salvation Army, Breaking the Cycle, which states that 83% of such services are closed during weekends."

Answered by Neil Gray on 22 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30545

Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 9 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how it is working with all local authorities, including Glasgow City Council, to ensure that drug and alcohol support services remain accessible in the evenings."

Answered by Neil Gray on 22 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30410

Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that some of the 477 prisoners that were released in summer 2024 under the Emergency Early Release programme went on to reoffended, how many of those prisoners that went on to reoffend were originally released from HMP Barlinnie."

Answered by Angela Constance on 22 October 2024

Question ref. S6W-30788

Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government how many of its civil servants have worked on the establishment of the safer drug consumption facility in Glasgow in the financial years (a) 2023-24 and (b) 2024-25 to date, and what the salaries are of those civil servants working in this area."

Answer expected on 18 November 2024

Question ref. S6W-30793

Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 October 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government whether any crimes of drug possession will be recorded, for the purposes of recorded crime statistics, for those who enter the safer drug consumption facility in Glasgow in possession of substances deemed illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972."

Answer expected on 18 November 2024

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