Annie Wells
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2016 - present day
About Annie Wells
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: anniewells.org.uk/contact
X (previously known as Twitter): @anniewellsmsp
Facebook: Annie's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 5991
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
1018 Maryhill Road
Glasgow
G20 9TE
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Annie is a member of 2 committees
Cross-party groups
Annie is a member of 5 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Autism
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Food
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Muscular Dystrophy
Deputy Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Scots Language
Member
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Annie does not have any parliamentary or government roles
Party Roles
Annie has 1 party role
Deputy Chief Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles
Annie has had 20 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
31 March 2022 - 29 June 2023
Local Government Housing and Planning Committee
Member
17 June 2021 - 23 September 2021
Health Social Care and Sport Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 16 September 2021
Party Spokesperson on Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 - 16 September 2021
Party Spokesperson on Social Care
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Communities
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Party Spokesperson on Local Government
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Substitute Member
20 August 2020 - 04 May 2021
Local Government and Communities Committee
Member
25 February 2020 - 20 August 2020
Environment Climate Change and Land Reform Committee
Member
29 June 2017 - 20 August 2020
Health and Sport Committee
Substitute Member
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Deputy Party Leader
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Party Spokesperson on Environment
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Party Spokesperson on Climate Change
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
18 February 2020 - 11 August 2020
Party Spokesperson on Land Reform
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 September 2016 - 25 February 2020
Equalities and Human Rights Committee
Member
26 May 2016 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Equalities
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Public Health
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Welfare
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 29 September 2016
Equal Opportunities Committee
Member
Register of interests
Annie'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 Annie Wells. The date of their initial statement was 04 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
No registrable interests
Gifts
No registrable interests
Overseas visits
From 31 July to 5 August 2016 I was part of a fact finding political delegation to Israel and the West Bank for Scottish Conservative MSPs. The costs of the visit amounted to £2,000 and were met by Conservative Friends of Israel (of CFI Ltd, PO Box 72288, London, SW1P 9LB).
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests
Heritable property
No registrable interests
Interest in shares
No registrable interests
Voluntary
No registrable interests
Recent Activity
What was said
What Annie Wells 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: 27 June 2024
Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill: Stage 1
Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "I am pleased to be speaking in today’s debate on the Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill. It has been really interesting for me, as a relatively new member of the SPPA Committee, to understand where the bill is going…
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2024
Glasgow Citizens Theatre (Redevelopment)
3. Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre about the future of its redevelopment project. (S6O-03623)"
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee meeting date: 18 June 2024
Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "Thank you, convener. Apologies for not being able to get online earlier. I am still working on it. I have a question about inclusive communication. What are your thoughts on the provision for inclusive communication…
Chamber meeting date: 29 May 2024
Bute House Agreement (Impact of Ending)
Annie Wells: "Under the Bute house agreement, the Scottish Government committed to introducing highly protected marine areas, which would have, in effect, instituted a fishing ban on waters around Scotland…
Chamber meeting date: 29 May 2024
Michael Matheson
Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "Will the member take an intervention?"
Votes
How Annie Wells has voted in Parliament
Find out how Annie Wells has voted recently.
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 50 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 24, 2024
Supported by: Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 116 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 8 for, 108 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 58 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 68 for, 0 against, 46 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Annie Wells in Parliament
Find out what motions Annie Wells has submitted recently.
Questions
Questions Annie Wells has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its proposals on restricting promotions of foods high in fat, salt or sugar, what assessment it has made of any unintended consequences of potentially introducing different restrictions to those that are already in place in England, including regarding any increase in bureaucracy and cost, in light of…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 24 June 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in relation to its proposals on restricting promotions of foods high in fat, salt or sugar, what assessment it has made of the potential impact that the proposed restrictions will have on the food and drink industry in Scotland, in light of reports that the industry is facing challenges due to regulatory burdens that…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 24 June 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 19 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre about the future of its redevelopment project."
Taken in the Chamber on 26 June 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 31 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made any assessment of the potential impact on families of including meal deals and temporary price reductions on food by supermarkets, in light of the current cost of living crisis and increasing prices."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 12 June 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 22 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the ending of the Bute House Agreement will have on its rural policy."
Taken in the Chamber on 29 May 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 15 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what measures it is taking to support businesses to address reported declining retail sales."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 May 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how the 12 commitments in the Respiratory Care Action Plan have been prioritised, and which commitments have been achieved."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what additional resources have been made available to improve patient outcomes for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) since the publication of its Respiratory Care Action Plan."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on how often patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should have their condition and treatment reviewed, and what percentage of patients living with COPD had their condition and treatment reviewed in 2022-23."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 2 May 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether there has been an increase in the number of patients accessing appropriate diagnostic tests, such as spirometry testing, for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), since the publication of the Respiratory Care Action Plan."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 2 May 2024