http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Current transport spokespersons at Holyrood? en Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:22:37 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384394 Thu, 21 May 2026 17:35:28 +0000 chdot 384394@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Now official </p> <p>“<br /> Stephen Flynn has 1 parliamentary and government role<br /> Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport<br /> Scottish Government</p> <p> Find out more about the Cabinet and Ministers at the Scottish Government website.</p> <p>“</p> <p>More at -</p> <p><a href="https://www.gov.scot/about/who-runs-government/cabinet-and-ministers/" rel="nofollow">https://www.gov.scot/about/who-runs-government/cabinet-and-ministers/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384389 Thu, 21 May 2026 14:27:10 +0000 chdot 384389@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“<br /> (designate) </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.gov.scot/about/who-runs-government/cabinet-and-ministers/cabinet-secretary-for-economy-tourism-and-transport/" rel="nofollow">https://www.gov.scot/about/who-runs-government/cabinet-and-ministers/cabinet-secretary-for-economy-tourism-and-transport/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384386 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:53:00 +0000 chdot 384386@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Aha</p> <p>Ta</p> <p>Early updates post election were done quickly </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384385 Thu, 21 May 2026 12:03:03 +0000 Morningsider 384385@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@chdot - techncially correct, as Stephen Flynn only becomes Cabinet Secretary when approved by the Scottish Parliament and (I think) the King. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384380 Thu, 21 May 2026 10:02:10 +0000 chdot 384380@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>SP website was quick to update with new MSPs and details</p> <p>So far</p> <p>“</p> <p>Stephen Flynn does not have any parliamentary or government roles </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps/stephen-flynn" rel="nofollow">https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps/stephen-flynn</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384378 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:50:44 +0000 chdot 384378@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>The Cabinet Secretary is supported by the Minister for Business and Employment, Richard Lochhead. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinet_Secretary_for_Economy,_Transport_and_Tourism" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinet_Secretary_for_Economy,_Transport_and_Tourism</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384373 Wed, 20 May 2026 22:19:01 +0000 chdot 384373@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Meanwhile, Stephen Flynn, the former SNP Westminster leader who made the switch to Holyrood at the election earlier this month, was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport. His role will take in challenging areas such as ferries and the dualling of the A9. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/swinney-creates-new-cabinet-role-to-drive-forward-public-sector-reform-8555758" rel="nofollow">https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/swinney-creates-new-cabinet-role-to-drive-forward-public-sector-reform-8555758</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384372 Wed, 20 May 2026 20:47:07 +0000 Frenchy 384372@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"There will presumably be a junior transport minister announcement later this week."</p> <p>Apparently not. All on Stephen Flynn. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384369 Wed, 20 May 2026 15:41:10 +0000 Frenchy 384369@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Stephen Flynn announced as cabinet secretary for Economy, Transport and Tourism. There will presumably be a junior transport minister announcement later this week. </p> <p>Gillian Martin also announced as cabinet secretary for Climate Action. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384368 Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:20 +0000 Kim 384368@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384346 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:03:53 +0000 Morningsider 384346@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I don't think any of the parties have announced their spokespeople yet. The Cabinet are likely to be appointed later this week (possibly Thursday). I would expect announcements from the other parties around the same time or early next week. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384344 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:39:32 +0000 Kim 384344@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Does anyone know when we might hear who are the current transport spokespersons at the Scottish Parliament? </p> <p>With Pedal on Parliament coming up very soon, it would be really useful to know who they are so that we can invite them to join us at PoP ;-)</p> <p>On the same theme, I would encourage everyone here to, not only attend #PoP26 but also invite all of your newly elected MSPs to come along as well... :-) </p>