Director of Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice
Shirley Laing was appointed Director for Lifelong Learning and Skills in 2024.
Responsibilities
Shirley Laing has been Director of Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice since it was formed in April 2022.
Biography
Her previous roles have included:
- Director for Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice
- Director for Housing and Social Justice
Since she joined the civil service (then the Scottish Office) in 1993, Shirley has worked across a range of policy areas including environment and rural, health, education, housing, children and families and the Scottish Prison Service. She has also been private secretary to a cabinet minister.
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