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Publication - FOI/EIR release

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport during Christmas and New Year recess in 2022/23: FOI release

Published
24 January 2024
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector
FOI reference
FOI/202300385407
Date received
16 November 2023
Date responded
13 December 2023

Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Information requested

It is my understanding that when a Cabinet Secretary is on annual leave, another Cabinet Secretary or Minister provides cover. As such, can I ask who was on duty to cover for Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, when he was on leave during Christmas and New Year recess in 2022/23.

Response

The Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work, Richard Lochhead MSP provided cover during the period in which Michael Matheson MSP was on leave.

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Contact

Please quote the FOI reference
Central Enquiry Unit
Email: ceu@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000

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