Scottish Ministerial Code: 2024 Edition
A Code of Conduct and Guidance on Procedures for Members of the Scottish Government and Junior Scottish Ministers
Chapter 12: Ministers’ Obligations on Leaving Office
Memoirs
12.1 Former Ministers intending to publish their memoirs are required to submit the draft manuscript in good time before publication to the Permanent Secretary and to conform to the principles set out in the Radcliffe Report of 1976.[34]
Acceptance of Appointments after Leaving Government Office
12.2 On leaving office, Ministers will be prohibited from lobbying Government for two years. They must also seek advice from the independent Advisory Committee on Business Appointments about any appointments or employment they wish to take up within two years of leaving office.[35] Former Ministers must ensure that no new appointments are announced, or taken up, before the Committee has been able to provide its advice. Former Ministers must abide by the advice of the Committee.
Official Papers held by Ministers Relinquishing Office
12.3 Ministers relinquishing office should return to their Private Office any Cabinet documents and/or other official papers in their possession, along with any devices and equipment supplied by the Scottish Government.
Contact
Email: CabinetSecretariat@gov.scot
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