Minister for Equalities and Older People
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The Minister for Older People and Equalities is a Junior ministerial post in the Scottish Government. As a result, the Minister does not attend the Scottish Cabinet.[1] The post was created in June 2018: the Minister supports the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People, who is a full member of cabinet.[2]
Overview[]
The Minister for Older People and Equalities has specific responsibility for promoting and coordinating policy in support of:[2]
- Social equality with respect to gender, sexuality, race, and disability
- The protection and development of social and human rights
- Equality for and the needs of Older people
List of office holders[]
The current Minister for Older People and Equalities is Christina McKelvie.[2]
Minister for Older People and Equalities[] | |||||||
Name | Portrait | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | First Minister | ||
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Christina McKelvie | ![]() |
27 June 2018 | Incumbent | Scottish National Party | Nicola Sturgeon |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Scotland Act (1998), Only those appointed under Section 47 of the Scotland Act "attend" Cabinet. Junior ministers are appointed under Section 49 and may be "present".
- ^ a b c "Minister for Older People and Equalities". Scottish Government. 2018-06-27. Retrieved 2018-06-27.
External links[]
- Minister for Older People and Equalities on Scottish Government website
Categories:
- Ministerial posts of the Scottish Government
- Scotland government stubs