The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity is a junior ministerial post in the Scottish Government established in February 2024.
Overview edit
Responsibilities edit
The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity supports the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport.
Specific responsibilities of the post are:[1]
Rural edit
- agriculture
- animal health and welfare
- wildlife management and crime
- natural resources and peatland
- crofting
- rural portfolio impacts of Brexit and Retained EU Law Act
- allotments and community food growing
Transport edit
- aviation and air services (including HIAL)
- island connectivity
- bus services and concessionary fares
- Scottish canals
List of office holders edit
Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity edit | |||||||
Name | Portrait | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | First Minister | ||
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Jim Fairlie | 20 Feb 2024 | incumbent | Scottish National Party | Humza Yousaf |
See also edit
References edit
External links edit
- Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment on Scottish Government website