Scottish Government

The Scottish Government is the national, devolved government of Scotland. It has power over many aspects of government in Scotland, from providing health care, to justice, through to education.

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Scottish Government Media

• Thomas McKinnon Wood, Secretary of State for Scotland (1912–1916), leader of the Scotland Office, the main government department responsible for Scottish affairs prior to 1998

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  Following the Scotland Act 1998, Donald Dewar became First Minister and led the first Scottish Government since 1707.

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  The first cabinet of Alex Salmond (2007–2011)

• The Queen at the Scottish Parliament (15242836608).jpg

  Bills introduced by the Scottish Government are debated in the Scottish Parliament, and must receive a majority in favour of a bill becoming law.

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  First Minister Nicola Sturgeon before the Scottish Parliament during First Minister's Questions

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  Proposed government legislation and government conduct can be scrutinised by parliamentary committees.

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  Finance Secretary Kate Forbes prepares the 2022–2023 Scottish budget.

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  Bute House in Edinburgh is the official residence of the first minister.

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  The incumbent Scottish Government; May 2024–present

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  The Scottish law officers – the Lord Advocate (right) and Solicitor General for Scotland (left)