Secretary of State for Scotland

United Kingdom government cabinet minister with responsibilities for Scotland

The Secretary of State for Scotland is the main minister responsible for Scotland in the Government of the United Kingdom. They sit in Cabinet and run the Scotland Office.

Secretary of State
for Scotland
Incumbent
Alister Jack

since 24 July 2019
Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
StyleThe Right Honourable
StatusSecretary of state
Minister of the Crown
AppointerThe King
(on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holderThe Earl of Mar
Formation1926 (current form)
1 May 1707 (original form)
DeputyJohn Lamont
(as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State)
WebsiteScotland Office

The current Secretary of State for Scotland is Alister Jack, who was appointed by Prime Minister, Boris Johnson when he came to power on 24 July 2019.