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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Angela Constance

Scottish National Party

MSP for Almond Valley (Constituency)

About Angela Constance

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @AConstance23

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 01506 460403
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

Unit 4, Ochil House
Beveridge Square
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6QF

Phone: 01506 460403
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish National Party
MSP for Almond Valley (Constituency)
05 May 2011 to present

Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Livingston (Constituency)
03 May 2007 to 22 Mar 2011

Committees

Angela Constance is not a member of any committees

Cross-party groups

Angela Constance is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Angela Constance has 1 parliamentary and government role

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care

Scottish Government

Party Roles

Angela Constance does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Angela Constance has had the following roles in Parliament

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

30 March 2023 to 20 May 2026

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs

Scottish Government

20 May 2021 to 30 March 2023

Minister for Drugs Policy

Scottish Government

22 December 2020 to 19 May 2021

Minister for Drugs Policy

Scottish Government

06 February 2019 to 22 December 2020

Member

06 September 2018 to 22 December 2020

Member

12 September 2018 to 22 December 2020

Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe

Member

03 September 2019 to 31 August 2020

Member

06 September 2018 to 03 September 2019

Member

06 September 2018 to 03 September 2019

Substitute Member

18 May 2016 to 28 June 2018

Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities

Scottish Government

21 November 2014 to 18 May 2016

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning

Scottish Government

22 April 2014 to 21 November 2014

Cabinet Secretary for Training, Youth & Women's Employment

Scottish Government

06 December 2011 to 22 April 2014

Minister for Youth Employment

Scottish Government

25 May 2011 to 06 December 2011

Minister for Children and Young People

Scottish Government

15 December 2010 to 25 May 2011

Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning

Scottish Government

28 May 2010 to 16 December 2010

Deputy Whip

Scottish National Party

28 June 2007 to 16 December 2010

Scottish Commission for Public Audit

Convener

20 May 2010 to 15 December 2010

Member

27 March 2008 to 27 May 2010

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice

Scottish Government

26 June 2008 to 20 May 2010

Member

13 June 2007 to 26 June 2008

Member

21 June 2007 to 28 June 2007

Scottish Commission for Public Audit

Member

Register of interests

Angela Constance'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.

Recent Activity

Official Report

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.

GP Walk-in Centres (North Ayrshire)

Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care (Angela Constance): "I have committed to expanding the walk-in service programme and will set out how I will do so in the first 100 days of this Government…

National Health Service

Chamber meeting date: 3 June 2026

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care (Angela Constance): "I very much welcome the opportunity today to give my first speech in my new role as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care…

Decision Time

Chamber meeting date: 28 May 2026

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care (Angela Constance): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect to the app. I would have voted yes."

Football Disorder in Glasgow (Discussions)

Chamber meeting date: 19 May 2026

The Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs (Angela Constance): "As the First Minister has stated, the Scottish Government utterly condemns the incidents of violence, vandalism and antisocial behaviour that took place on Saturday…

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Angela Constance (Almond Valley) (SNP): "I, Angela Constance, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."

Votes

How Angela Constance has voted in Parliament

Find out how Angela Constance has voted recently.

test

Motion reference: S7M-00096

Submitted by: Alison Thewliss, Glasgow Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Supported by: Clare Adamson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Steven Bonnar, Miles Briggs, Holly Bruce, Ariane Burgess, Michelle Campbell, Bob Doris, Murdo Fraser, David Kirkwood, Kirsten Oswald, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance

Result 3 for, 2 against, 1 abstained, 0 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Scottish Rate Resolution

Motion reference: S6M-20844

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026

Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Business Programme

Motion reference: S6M-20826.1

Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Approval of SSI

Motion reference: S6M-20827

Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

Motion reference: S6M-20820.2

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motions

Motions made by Angela Constance in Parliament

Find out what motions Angela Constance has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Angela Constance has asked

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

Question reference: S6W-28205

Asked by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 10 July 2024

Current Status: Awaiting answer

"To ask the Scottish Government ST test 10"

Question reference: S6W-28207

Asked by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 10 July 2024

Current Status: Awaiting answer

"To ask the Scottish Government ST test 12"

Question reference: S6W-28206

Asked by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 10 July 2024

Current Status: Awaiting answer

"To ask the Scottish Government ST test 11"

Question reference: S6O-03699

Asked by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 25 June 2024

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 3 July 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government TEST TEST TEST"

Question reference: S6O-03616

Asked by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 11 June 2024

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government TEST"

Question reference: S6O-03551

Asked by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 23 May 2024

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government test"

Question reference: S6O-03529

Asked by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 23 May 2024

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 23 May 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government sdfsdgdfgfgadfgd"

Question reference: S6W-26774

Asked by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 20 May 2024

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 June 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government test"

Question reference: S6O-03430

Asked by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 26 April 2024

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 1 May 2024

"To ask the Scottish Government what time it is."

Question reference: S5W-34180

Asked by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 18 December 2020