Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity
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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