Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy
The Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy (Scottish Gaelic: Rùnaire a’ Chaibineit airson Eaconamaidh, Obair Chothromach agus Lùth), commonly referred to as the Wellbeing Economy Secretary (Scottish Gaelic: Rùnaire na h-Eaconamaidh), is a Scottish Government Cabinet position with responsibility for the economy of Scotland. The role in it current form is effectively a recreation of the former position of Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work.
| Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy | |
|---|---|
| Scottish Gaelic: Rùnaire a’ Chaibineit airson Eaconamaidh Sunnd, Net Zero agus Cumhachd | |
Incumbent Màiri McAllan since 8 February 2024 | |
| Scottish Government Scottish Cabinet | |
| Style | Cabinet Secretary Wellbeing Economy Secretary(informal and only within Scotland) Scottish Economy Secretary(out-with Scotland) |
| Appointer | First Minister |
| Inaugural holder | Jack McConnell Minister for Education, Europe and External Affairs Sam Galbraith Minister for Environment, Sport and Culture |
| Formation | November 2000 |
| Succession | 19 May 2021 |
| Salary | £118,511 per annum (2023) (including £67,662 MSP salary) |
| Website | www |
The cabinet secretary is supported by three ministers, the Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade, the Minister for Energy and the Environment, and the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity.
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