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Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy

Current role holder
Christina McKelvie MSP
Christina McKelvie MSP

Contact

Address

Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy
The Scottish Government
St. Andrew's House
2 Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG

Email
MinisterDAP@gov.scot

Christina McKelvie was reappointed as Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy in May 2024 .

Responsibilities

To be updated.

Supports the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.

Biography

Christina McKelvie previously worked as a learning and development officer for Glasgow City Council. 

Born in Glasgow, Christina went to St Leonard's Secondary School and her studies included the University of St Andrews. 

Christina, who has two sons, has been MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse since May 2011. She was previously MSP for Central Scotland and has been chair of the Equalities and Human Rights Committee. She was appointed Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development in March 2023, and Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy in February 2024.

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