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 at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6750
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at their Constituency
Unit 4, Ochil House
Beveridge Square
Livingston
EH54 6QF
Phone: 01506 460 403
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Angela is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Angela is a member of 1 cross-party group
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Credit Unions
Co-Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Angela has 1 parliamentary and government role
Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe
Member
Party Roles
Angela does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Angela has had 8 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
03 September 2019 - 31 August 2020
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019
Public Audit and Postlegislative Scrutiny Committee
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 03 September 2019
Economy Energy and Fair Work Committee
Member
18 May 2016 - 28 June 2018
Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities
Scottish Government
15 December 2010 - 25 May 2011
Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning
Scottish Government
28 June 2007 - 16 December 2010
Scottish Commission for Public Audit
Convener
27 March 2008 - 27 May 2010
Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice
Scottish Government
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 the initial statement was 01 June 2016.
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
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.
I am a board member of Commonweal, a campaigning think tank for social and economic justice, I will not be remunerated for this position. [Registered 2 May 2019]
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 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 on £100. I was invited by Scottish Power. I attended in my capacity as an MSP.
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.
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints meeting date: 8 December 2020
Angela Constance (Almond Valley) (SNP): "At the end of this process, the committee will write a report. In the report, I hope that we can make some recommendations about how the Scottish Government can handle complaints much better in the future…
Chamber meeting date: 2 December 2020
Angela Constance (Almond Valley) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I am sorry to say that the app on my phone would not allow me to vote. I would have abstained."
Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints meeting date: 1 December 2020
Angela Constance (Almond Valley) (SNP): "Good morning, Ms Mackinnon. I have a couple of follow-up questions and some questions of my own…
Finance and Constitution Committee meeting date: 25 November 2020
UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 2
Angela Constance (Almond Valley) (SNP): "Good morning. In the committee’s stage 1 report, there was majority support in principle for the proposed keeping pace power. There was also widespread support from stakeholders…
Chamber meeting date: 19 November 2020
Covid Restrictions (West Lothian)
Angela Constance (Almond Valley) (SNP): "There is considerable disappointment in West Lothian about moving to tier 4 restrictions. Nonetheless, the West Lothian community will continue to pull together to protect our national health service and save lives…
Votes
How Angela Constance has voted in Parliament
Find out how Angela Constance has voted recently.
Responding to Parliamentary Will and Calls for Clarity in Education
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Supported by: Richard Lochhead, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 61 for, 62 against, 0 abstained, 6 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Economy
Submitted by: Maurice Golden, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 7, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 94 for, 28 against, 0 abstained, 7 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Responding to Parliamentary Will and Calls for Clarity in Education
Submitted by: Jamie Greene, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 7, 2020
Supported by: Michelle Ballantyne
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 59 for, 4 against, 61 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 95 for, 25 against, 1 abstained, 8 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Economy
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Supported by: Kate Forbes, Fiona Hyslop, Ben Macpherson, Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Result 71 for, 31 against, 22 abstained, 5 no vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Angela Constance in Parliament
Find out what motions Angela Constance has submitted recently.
Written questions
Written questions Angela Constance has submitted in Parliament
These are the questions that this MSP has asked the Scottish Government about its work. It also includes any answer to these questions.
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: 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: 3 December 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government when it will provide an update on plans for amateur football to resume."
Awaiting answer
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: 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: 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
Asked by: Constance, Angela, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party, Date Lodged: 1 September 2020
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the timeline for opening the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Department of Clinical Neurosciences."
Answered by: Jeane Freeman on 2 September 2020
See all of Angela Constance's written questions submitted in Parliament