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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scottish Liberal Democrats

Former MSP for Edinburgh Western (Constituency) 2016 - 2026

About Alex Cole-Hamilton

Previous roles

Alex has had 15 previous roles

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

06 May 2021 - 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Liberal Democrats

20 August 2021 - 08 April 2026

Party Leader

Scottish Liberal Democrats

27 August 2021 - 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on the Constitution

Scottish Liberal Democrats

27 August 2021 - 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on External Affairs

Scottish Liberal Democrats

27 August 2021 - 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Social Care

Scottish Liberal Democrats

05 February 2024 - 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on the Drugs Emergency

Scottish Liberal Democrats

06 October 2021 - 10 February 2026

Education Children and Young People Committee

Substitute Member

06 May 2021 - 27 August 2021

Party Spokesperson on Sport

Scottish Liberal Democrats

29 May 2016 - 04 May 2021

Party Spokesperson on Health

Scottish Liberal Democrats

08 November 2016 - 04 May 2021

Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee

Substitute Member

06 February 2019 - 04 May 2021

Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints

Member

29 September 2016 - 04 May 2021

Equalities and Human Rights Committee

Deputy Convener

08 June 2016 - 04 May 2021

Health and Sport Committee

Member

16 June 2016 - 29 September 2016

Equal Opportunities Committee

Deputy Convener

08 June 2016 - 16 June 2016

Equal Opportunities Committee

Member