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

The office was created by First Minister Humza Yousaf.

List of office holders

Minister for Energy and the Environment

Name Portrait Entered Office Left Office Party First Minister
Gillian Martin 9 March 2023 Incumbent SNP Humza Yousaf

References

  1. "Màiri McAllan appointed new Scottish transport secretary". BBC News. 2023-06-13. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  2. "Scottish Government Reshuffle Provides Extra Support to Rural Portfolio". The Scottish Farmer. 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  3. "Full ministerial team confirmed". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
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