First Minister appoints new Cabinet and Ministerial team

30 Mar 2023
Written By Chris Terry

First Minister Humza Yousaf has completed the appointment of his ministerial team. Consisting of 10 Cabinet Secretaries, including the First Minister, the Scottish Cabinet will be supported by 18 Junior Ministers.

Key appointments for the convenience sector include:

  • Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance - Shona Robison

  • Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy - Neil Gray

  • Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs - Angela Constance

  • Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade - Richard Lochhead

  • Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy - Elena Whitham

  • Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance - Tom Arthur

  • Minister for Public Health and Women's Health - Jenni Minto

  • Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity - Lorna Slater

  • Minister for Victims and Community Safety - Siobhian Brown

For the Scottish Government press release go to: www.gov.scot/news/new-cabinet-unveiled/

For the full list of appointments go to: www.gov.scot/news/full-ministerial-team-confirmed/

Chris Terry
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