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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

Joan McAlpine


Scottish National Party
Former MSP for South Scotland (Region)
05 May 2011 to 04 May 2021

About Joan McAlpine

Parliamentary history

Joan McAlpine had the following roles in Parliament

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

06 September 2018 to 04 May 2021

Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee

Convener

16 June 2016 to 04 May 2021

Conveners Group

Member

07 September 2016 to 13 December 2018

Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee

Substitute Member

29 September 2016 to 06 September 2018

Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee

Convener

16 June 2016 to 29 September 2016

European and External Relations Committee

Convener

08 June 2016 to 16 June 2016

European and External Relations Committee

Member

03 April 2014 to 23 March 2016

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee

Member

27 November 2014 to 23 March 2016

Welfare Reform Committee

Member

24 June 2011 to 09 January 2015

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the First Minister

Scottish Government

03 April 2014 to 27 November 2014

Education and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

18 September 2012 to 03 April 2014

Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee

Substitute Member

01 June 2011 to 03 April 2014

Education and Culture Committee

Member

18 June 2013 to 21 January 2014

Burrell Collection (Lending and Borrowing) (Scotland) Bill Committee

Convener

12 June 2013 to 18 June 2013

Burrell Collection (Lending and Borrowing) (Scotland) Bill Committee

Member

09 June 2011 to 01 May 2012

Scotland Bill Committee

Member

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