Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity

The Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity was a junior ministerial post in the Scottish Government. As a result, the minister did not attend the Scottish Cabinet but reported directly to the First Minister of Scotland. The only individual who held the post was Lorna Slater, who was appointed in August 2021 after the Bute House Agreement.[1]

History

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The office was created in August 2021 alongside the Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights after the Scottish Government agreed a power-sharing deal with the Scottish Green Party. Following the dissolution of the Bute House Agreement on 25 April 2024 the post was abolished.

Overview

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Responsibilities

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The specific responsibilities of the minister were:[2]

List of office holders

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Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity

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Name Portrait Assumed office Left office Party First Minister
Lorna Slater   30 August 2021 25 April 2024 Scottish Green Party Nicola Sturgeon
Humza Yousaf

Minister Climate Action

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Name Portrait Assumed office Left office Party First Minister
Alasdair Allan   July 2024 incumbent Scottish National Party John Swinney

References

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  1. ^ "Lorna Slater MSP - gov.scot". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  2. ^ "New Ministers to be appointed". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 30 August 2021.