Minister for Energy and the Environment (Scottish junior minister)
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The Minister for Energy and the Environment is a junior ministerial post in the Scottish Government. As a result, the minister does not attend the Scottish Cabinet but reports to the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands.
The role was expanded to include the Environment. [1][2]
The current minister is Gillian Martin who was appointed in March 2023.[3]
History[edit]
The office was created by First Minister Humza Yousaf.
List of office holders[edit]
Minister for Energy and the Environment[edit] | ||||||
| Name | Portrait | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | First Minister | |
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| Gillian Martin | _(cropped).jpg)
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9 March 2023 | Incumbent | SNP | Humza Yousaf | |
References[edit]
- ^ "Màiri McAllan appointed new Scottish transport secretary". BBC News. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "Scottish Government Reshuffle Provides Extra Support to Rural Portfolio". The Scottish Farmer. 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "Full ministerial team confirmed". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 2023-03-30.