Minister for Equalities and Older People
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]
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina McKelvie | .jpg.webp) |
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".
- "Minister for Older People and Equalities". Scottish Government. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
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