First Minister John Swinney Unveils Cabinet
John Swinney was sworn in as First Minister yesterday (20th May) in a ceremony at the Court of Session and has now chosen his full cabinet and supporting ministers.
Key announcements for our sector include:
Jenny Gilruth MSP - Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government
Neil Gray MSP - Cabinet Secretary for Justice
Angela Constance MSP - Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care
Gillian Martin MSP - Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs
Stephen Flynn MSP - Cabinet Secretary (designate) for Economy, Tourism and Transport
Kirsten Oswald MSP - Minister (designate) for Victims and Community Safety
Maree Todd MSP - Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs
Tom Arthur MSP - Minister for Business and Fair Work
You can read about the cabinet in full here: https://www.gov.scot/about/who-runs-government/cabinet-and-ministers/
SGF will be engaging proactively with Scottish Government Ministers on the issues affecting our sector and ensure our sectors voice is heard throughout this parliamentary term.
