Annie Wells
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Glasgow (Region) 2016 - present day
About Annie Wells
Contact details
Contact online
Post-d: Annie.Wells.msp@parliament.scot
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
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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: 9 May 2024
Glasgow Low-emission Zone
3. Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any reduction in the number of taxis in Glasgow as a result of the introduction of the low-emission zone in June 2023. (S6O-03414)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
Business Motions
Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My device would not connect—I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
Decision Time
Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My device would not connect. I would have voted no."
Chamber meeting date: 8 May 2024
Business Motions
Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My device would not connect—I would have voted yes."
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee meeting date: 2 May 2024
Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill: Stage 1
Annie Wells (Glasgow) (Con): "Of course. I have just a couple. Good morning, minister and officials. I will follow on from Bob Doris’s line of questioning, on electoral pilots and democratic engagement…
Votes
How Annie Wells has voted in Parliament
Find out how Annie Wells has voted recently.
Appointment of Junior Scottish Minister
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 2024
Result 63 for, 49 against, 10 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Appointment of Scottish Minister
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, May 9, 2024
Result 63 for, 57 against, 3 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Business Programme
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Graham Simpson, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 52 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Implementing the Cass Review in Scotland
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 71 for, 30 against, 20 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Passed
Supporting Scotland’s Colleges
Submitted by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Martin Whitfield
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Result 60 for, 61 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motions
Motions made by Annie Wells in Parliament
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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: 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
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any reduction in the number of taxis in Glasgow as a result of the introduction of the Low Emission Zone in June 2023."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 May 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 20 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any progress towards meeting its target of reducing food waste by 33% by 2025."
Taken in the Chamber on 27 March 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 14 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to address the housing emergency in Glasgow."
Taken in the Chamber on 22 February 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 31 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact the 2024-25 Budget will have on Strathclyde Partnership for Transport."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 February 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to support staff retention and wellbeing in primary schools in Glasgow."
Taken in the Chamber on 1 February 2024
Asked by: Wells, Annie, Glasgow, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 22 January 2024
"To ask the First Minister, in light of the Scottish Government's plans to open the first safe drug consumption room in Glasgow later this year, what assurances he can provide that other areas of drugs policy, including spaces for residential rehabilitation, will not be deprioritised."
Taken in the Chamber on 25 January 2024