Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport

The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport is a position in the Scottish Government Cabinet. The Cabinet Secretary has responsibilities for infrastructure, transport and energy. The Cabinet Secretary is assisted by the Minister for Transport, Minister for Environment, Biodiversity and Land Reform and Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work.[1]


Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport
Incumbent
Michael Matheson MSP
since 26 June 2018
StyleCabinet Secretary
AppointerFirst Minister
FormationJune 2016
Websitewww.gov.scot

The current Cabinet Secretary is Michael Matheson, who was appointed in June 2018.

Overview

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport include:

  • Transport and public transport
  • Infrastructure investment policy
  • Cities & City Deals
  • Town centres
  • Energy and energy consents
  • Renewable energy industries
  • Connectivity, including 100% broadband
  • Cross government co-ordination on islands.

Public bodies

The following public bodies report to the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport:

List of office holders

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity

Name Portrait Entered office Left office Party First Minister
Michael Matheson 26 June 2018 20 May 2021 Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport

Michael Matheson 20 May 2021 Incumbent Scottish National Party Nicola Sturgeon

References
  1. "Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport - gov.scot". gov.scot. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
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