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First Minister Deputy Parties 2021–23: 3rd Sturgeon: Nicola Sturgeon: John Swinney: Scottish National Party: Scottish Greens: 2023–24 1st Yousaf: Humza Yousaf: Shona Robison: Scottish National Party: Scottish Greens: 2024 2nd Yousaf: Humza Yousaf: Shona Robison: Scottish National Party: 2024–present Swinney: John Swinney: Kate Forbes ...
The first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland, leader of the Scottish Government and keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland.The first minister is responsible for the exercise of functions by the Cabinet of the Scottish Government; policy development and coordination; relationships with the rest of the United Kingdom, Europe and international relations.
Additionally, the Scottish Government is supported by a permanent secretary, two law officers – the Lord Advocate and the Solicitor General for Scotland – who serve as the chief legal advisers to the government, and the chief of staff to the first minister, as well as several other government officials, personal secretaries and advisers to ...
Therefore, the list below refers to the "Head of Government" and not the "Prime Minister". Even so, the leader of a government was often colloquially referred to as the "prime minister", beginning in the 18th century. Since 1902, prime ministers have always held the office of First Lord of the Treasury. [4]
Pages in category "Lists of government ministers of Scotland" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The First Minister is directly responsible for each of the corresponding resilience levels in Scotland, and has the responsibility of the Scottish Government Liaison Offices who can be deployed in emergencies and national crisis to act as the principal point of contact for the First Minister, Scottish Government and other Scottish ministers. [24]
Pages in category "Ministers of the Scottish Government" The following 45 pages are in this category, out of 45 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The government was approved by parliamentary vote thanks to the abstention of Scottish Green MSPs. [ 2 ] Swinney's government was announced on 8 May following his tenure as first minister beginning, and includes eleven cabinet secretaries, the majority of whom are women, with the youngest deputy first minister , Kate Forbes , being appointed by ...