The Scottish Government is the devolved government of Scotland. The government is led by the First Minister and selects the cabinet secretaries of Scotland who carry out tasks surrounding the government. All Government ministers sit in The Scottish Parliament, and are accountable to it. The government is dependent on Parliament to pass primary legislation.
On the 14th of February 2020, Westminister provided devolved powers alongside the initial concept of the Scottish Government through the passing of the 'Scotland Act' proposed by John Trevorson and the 'Scotland Act Amendment §1.11 - §1.12' proposed by Liam MacDonald.
Powers devolved to the Scottish Government include all areas except for the Defence of the people, Foreign affairs and Taxation.
Cabinet[]
The First Minister is assisted by various Cabinet Secretaries with individual portfolios, who are appointed by the First Minister. The Lord Advocate can be appointed without being a Member of the Scottish Parliament, however, they are subject to Parliament's approval and scrutiny.
| First Scottish Government | ||
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Minister | Tenure |
| First Minister | Mairi Gougeon | 16th February 2020-Present |
| Deputy First Minister Cabinet Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs |
Janet Jackson | 16th February 2020-Present |
| Cabinet Secretary for Justice | Amy Callaghan | 16th February 2020-Present |
| Cabinet Secretary for Health, Education, and Social Services | John Swinney | 16th February 2020-Present |
| Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Business, and Labour | Richard James | 16th February 2020-Present |
| Lord Advocate | John Trevorson | 16th February 2020-Present |
| Scotland |
|---|
| The Scottish Government |
| First Minister • Deputy First Minister |
| Cabinet Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs • Cabinet Secretary for Justice • Lord Advocate |
| Cabinet Secretary for Health, Education, and Social Services • Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Business, and Labour |
| The Scottish Parliament |
| Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament |
| Scottish National Party |
| Scottish Regions |
| Northern Scotland • Eastern Scotland • South Western Scotland |