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.
Overview Responsibilities 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 NamePortraitEntered officeLeft officePartyFirst Minister John Swinney 18 May 202128 March 2023Scottish National PartyNicola Sturgeon
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