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

History

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.

Overview

Responsibilities

The specific responsibilities of the minister are:[2]

List of office holders

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity

Name Portrait Assumed office Left office Party First Minister
Lorna Slater The official portrait of Minister Lorna Slater. She has blonde curly hair, and is smiling. In the background, a Scottish flag can be seen. 30 August 2021 Incumbent Scottish Green Party Nicola Sturgeon
Humza Yousaf

References

  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.
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