Minister for Drugs Policy
The Minister for Drugs Policy is a junior ministerial post in the Scottish Government. As a result, the minister does not attend the Scottish Cabinet.[1] The minister will report directly to the First Minister of Scotland.[2]
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The post was created in December 2020.[3] The specific responsibilities of the minister are:[2]
- Tackling and reducing the harm of drug misuse
- Supporting the rehabilitation and recovery of those living with drug addiction
- Reducing the number of deaths from drugs
History
In December 2020 the position of Minister for Drugs Policy was created.
List of office holders
The current Minister for Drugs Policy is Angela Constance, subject to Parliamentary approval.[2]
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| Angela Constance |  |
18 December 2020 | Incumbent | Scottish National Party | Nicola Sturgeon | |
References
- Scotland Act (1998), Only those appointed under Section 47 of the Scotland Act "attend" Cabinet. Junior ministers are appointed under Section 49 and may be "present".
- "Minister for Drugs Policy". www.gov.scot. Scottish Government. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- "Drug deaths in Scotland: Minister Joe FitzPatrick loses job". BBC News. 19 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
External links
- Minister for Drugs Policy on Scottish Government website
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