Christina McKelvie
Christina McKelvie (born 4 March 1968) is a Scottish politician. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse since 2011, having previously represented the Central Scotland region from 2007 to 2011.
Christina McKelvie MSP | |
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Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy | |
| Assumed office 8 February 2024 | |
| First Minister | Humza Yousaf |
| Preceded by | Elena Whitham |
| Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development | |
| In office 29 March 2023 – 8 February 2024 | |
| First Minister | Humza Yousaf |
| Preceded by | Neil Gray |
| Succeeded by | Kaukab Stewart |
| Convener of the Equalities & Human Rights Committee | |
| In office 29 September 2016 – 28 June 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret McCulloch |
| Succeeded by | Ruth Maguire |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse | |
| Assumed office 5 May 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Tom McCabe (as MSP for Hamilton South) |
| Majority | 5,437 (12.6%) |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland | |
| In office 3 May 2007 – 5 May 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 March 1968 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Social worker |
She served as Minister for Equalities and Older People from 2018 to 2023, before being promoted to Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development by Humza Yousaf. On 8 February 2024, as part of a wider cabinet reshuffle triggered by the resignation of Michael Matheson as Health Secretary, she was appointed Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy.
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