Transport returns to cabinet level in Scottish Government

Transport has been added to Màiri McAllan’s ministerial brief at the Scottish Government after the departure of Kevin Stewart as transport minister. He cited issues with his mental health.

First minister Humza Yousaf has added transport to the portfolio of net zero and just transition.

MSP Fiona Hyslop, who stepped down from the government after 14 years in 2021, returns in a junior ministerial role. She will report to McAllan as the new transport minister.

Responsibility for the green economy will move from McAllan's brief to Richard Lochhead, who will report to her for these issues. 

The role of Gillian Martin is also to be increased under an expanded minister for energy and the environment role.