| Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Minister for Education and Young People |
This position was originally created in 1999 as the Minister for Children and Education, being renamed Minister for Education, Europe and External Affairs in 2000, and Minister for Education and Young People in 2001. The post was renamed Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning in 2007. The Minister had responsibility for issues relating to children, young people, and education. The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Minister for Environment and Rural Development |
The position of Minister for Environment and Rural Development existed between 2001-2007. The Minister was responsible for environmental issues and rural affairs. The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform |
The position of Minister for Finance was introduced in 1999. The position was renamed Minister for Finance and Local Government from 2000-2001, and further renamed Minister for Finance and Public Services (2001-2004) and subsequently Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform (2004-2007). The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Minister for Health and Community Care |
The position of Minister for Health and Community Care was created in 1999. Following the 2007 election the position was retitled Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing. Following the 2011 election the position was retitled Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Cities Strategy. Following the 2016 election the position was retitled Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport. In 2021 the post was retitled Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Minister for Justice |
The position of Minster for Justice was created in 1999. The Minister had responsibility for justice issues, including some of the roles and functions of the former Scottish Office Minister of State for Home Affairs that existed prior to 1999. Following the 2007 election the position was renamed Cabinet Secretary for Justice. The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Minister for Parliamentary Business |
The position was originally created in 1999 as Chief Whip and Government Business Manager, shortly afterward being renamed as Minister for Parliament. The post was renamed Minister for Parliamentary Business in 2001. The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport |
The position was created in 2003, combining the Ministerial responsibility for Culture and Sport with that of Tourism, and existed until 2007. The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Minister for Transport |
The position was created in 2003, and had responsibility for transport and infrastructure. Ministerial responsibility for transport had previously been combined with other responsibilities- firstly as Minister for Transport and the Environment (1999-2000), and subsequently as Minister for Transport and Planning (2000-2001) and later Minister for Enterprise, Transport and Lifelong Learning (2001-2003). The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Ministerial Group on Violence |
Ministerial Group established 15 December 2004 to consider action across the Scottish Executive to tackle the problems that contribute to violent crime, and report back to Cabinet. The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 2nd Administration - Ministerial Meetings on State Aid |
Group of Ministers and officials convened to hold a meeting on 12 September 2005 to discuss EU procurement laws and identify actions to help Scottish companies compete as effectively as possible for public sector contracts. The 2nd Administration refers to the Labour/Liberal Democrat coalition Scottish Executive which was elected at the second Scottish Parliament election on 1 May 2003. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 3rd Administration |
The Scottish Cabinet is the group of Ministers who are collectively responsible for Scottish Government policy. The Scottish Cabinet was created following devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament in 1999, and the creation of the Scottish Executive. The 3rd Administration refers to the Scottish National Party (SNP) minority Scottish Government, which was elected at the third Scottish Parliament election on 3 May 2007. The Scottish Executive was renamed the Scottish Government in 2007. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 3rd Administration - Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning |
This position was originally created in 1999 as the Minister for Children and Education, being renamed Minister for Education, Europe and External Affairs in 2000, and Minister for Education and Young People in 2001. The post was renamed Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning in 2007. The Minister had responsibility for issues relating to children, young people, and education. The 3rd Administration refers to the Scottish National Party (SNP) minority Scottish Government, which was elected at the third Scottish Parliament election on 3 May 2007. The Scottish Executive was renamed the Scottish Government in 2007. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 3rd Administration - Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth |
The position of Minister for Finance was introduced in 1999. The position was renamed Minister for Finance and Local Government from 2000-2001, and further renamed Minister for Finance and Public Services (2001-2004) and subsequently Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform (2004-2007). In 2007 the Minister of Finance element was combined with that of Enterprise and Transport to create the post of Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth. The 3rd Administration refers to the Scottish National Party (SNP) minority Scottish Government, which was elected at the third Scottish Parliament election on 3 May 2007. The Scottish Executive was renamed the Scottish Government in 2007. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 3rd Administration - Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing |
The position of Minister for Health and Community Care was created in 1999. Following the 2007 election the position was retitled Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing. The 3rd Administration refers to the Scottish National Party (SNP) minority Scottish Government, which was elected at the third Scottish Parliament election on 3 May 2007. The Scottish Executive was renamed the Scottish Government in 2007. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 3rd Administration - Cabinet Secretary for Justice |
The position of Minster for Justice was created in 1999. The Minister had responsibility for justice issues, including some of the roles and functions of the former Scottish Office Minister of State for Home Affairs that existed prior to 1999. Following the 2007 election the position was renamed Cabinet Secretary for Justice. The 3rd Administration refers to the Scottish National Party (SNP) minority Scottish Government, which was elected at the third Scottish Parliament election on 3 May 2007. The Scottish Executive was renamed the Scottish Government in 2007. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 3rd Administration - Cabinet Sub-Committee on Legislation |
Ministerial Group established c. 2001 to consider issues relating to Scottish Parliament legislation and the co-ordination of Scottish Executive interests in proposals for Westminster (UK) legislation. The 3rd Administration refers to the Scottish National Party (SNP) minority Scottish Government, which was elected at the third Scottish Parliament election on 3 May 2007. The Scottish Executive was renamed the Scottish Government in 2007. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 3rd Administration - Cabinet Sub-Committee, SEER |
SEER, from the former name Scottish Executive Emergency Room, is a coordination facility of the Scottish Government run by a sub-committee of the Scottish Cabinet. It is activated in cases of national emergency or crisis, or during events abroad with major implications for Scotland and the wider British Isles. The sub-committee was renamed 'The Scottish Government Resilience Room (SGoRR)' in February 2008. The 3rd Administration refers to the Scottish National Party (SNP) minority Scottish Government, which was elected at the third Scottish Parliament election on 3 May 2007. The Scottish Executive was renamed the Scottish Government in 2007. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 3rd Administration - First Minister |
The office of First Minister was created in 1999 following devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament in 1999. The First Minister is the leader of the devolved Scottish administration originally known as the Scottish Executive (1999-2007), and known as the Scottish Government from 2007 onwards. The First Minister chairs the Scottish Cabinet and is the Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland. The First Minister is nominated by the Scottish Parliament and formally appointed by the monarch. The 3rd Administration refers to the Scottish National Party (SNP) minority Scottish Government, which was elected at the third Scottish Parliament election on 3 May 2007. Alex Salmond held the position of 3rd Administration First Minister. |
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| Scottish Cabinet - 3rd Administration - Permanent Secretary |
The Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government is the most senior civil servant in Scotland, and head of the civil service supporting the Scottish Government. The Permanent Secretary is the principal policy adviser to the First Minister and Secretary to the Scottish Cabinet. |
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| Scottish Exchequer (Tax Records) |
The Scottish Exchequer refers to the pre-1707 Exchequer and post-1707 Court of Exchequer, both of which were concerned with the accounting of revenue in Scotland. |
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| Selkirk kirk session |
A church court that sat within the presbytery of of Selkirk and the synod of Merse and Teviotdale. |
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| Selkirk presbytery |
A higher court of the Church of Scotland. |
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| Shapinsay kirk session |
A church court that sat within the presbytery of North Isles and the synod of Orkney. |
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| Shetland presbytery |
A higher court of the Church of Scotland. |
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| Shetland synod |
A higher court of the Church of Scotland. |
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