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]
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
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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 February 2019 - 22 December 2020
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints
Member
06 September 2018 - 22 December 2020
Finance and Constitution Committee
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.
Chamber meeting date: 17 April 2024
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "As a matter of factual accuracy, will Mr Findlay concede and put on the record that protection of freedom of expression is built into the legislation, including the point that criticism or commentary on any protected characteristic is not to be mistaken for hatred or abuse?"
Chamber meeting date: 16 April 2024
Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021 (Implementation)
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "I would like to provide Parliament with an update on the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021…
Chamber meeting date: 20 March 2024
Prevent Strategy (Delivery)
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "The Scottish Government takes the threat of extremism seriously and works with partners in Scotland and the UK to ensure that we can identify and tackle it effectively…
Chamber meeting date: 20 March 2024
“Surviving Domestic Abuse”
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "Domestic abuse is abhorrent. The documentary showed that it is vital that perpetrators are held to account and brought to justice, and that support services can be accessed…
Chamber meeting date: 20 March 2024
Sex Offenders (Lothian)
The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "Despite how it has been reported, Police Scotland has confirmed that it responded to a freedom of information request with detail of the instances in which some detail of a registered name has been changed…
Votes
How Angela Constance has voted in Parliament
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Business Programme
Submitted by: Meghan Gallacher, Central Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Alexander Burnett, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Pam Gosal, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Liam Kerr, Douglas Ross, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 53 for, 60 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 88 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 15, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 29 against, 25 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Katy Clark
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 20 for, 97 against, 1 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Repealing the Hate Crime Act
Submitted by: Siobhian Brown, Ayr, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Supported by: Angela Constance
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Result 64 for, 49 against, 5 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Angela Constance in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Angela Constance has asked
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Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 18 December 2020
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: 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: 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: 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
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