The Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery was a position in the Scottish Cabinet responsible for Scotland's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The position was created by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as part of her third administration, but was not renewed by her successor, Humza Yousaf. The only Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery was Deputy First Minister John Swinney, who was appointed in May 2021.
| Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery Rùnaire a ’Chaibineit airson Ath-bheothachadh Covid | |
|---|---|
| Style | Cabinet Secretary (within parliament) Covid Recovery Secretary (informal) Scottish Covid Recovery Secretary (outwith Scotland) |
| Member of |
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| Seat | Edinburgh |
| Appointer | First Minister |
| Formation | May 2021 |
| Abolished | March 2023 |
| Salary | £112,919 annually (including £64,470 MSP salary) |
| Website | www |
Overview
Responsibilities
- Cross government coordination of Covid Recovery policies
- Cross government co-ordination on Covid-19 recovery & Covid-19 strategic reviews
When the office existed, it was held concurrently with the office of Deputy First Minister which held responsibility for additional cross-government portfolios.
List of Office holders
Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery | ||||||
| Name | Portrait | Entered office | Left office | Party | First Minister | |
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| John Swinney | 20 May 2021 | 28 March 2023 | Scottish National Party | Nicola Sturgeon | ||
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