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The Scottish Government
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Publications
Fishing licences being issued in Scotland: EIR release
Marine and fisheries
Public sector
23 April 2026
Equality Data Improvement Programme (EDIP) Project Board minutes: April 2026
23 April 2026
List of organisations that are registered to publish procurement notices on Public Contracts Scotland: FOI release
Public sector
Money and tax
23 April 2026
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Consultations
Proposed West Coast of Scotland Nephrops and North Sea Nephrops: Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) - consultation
Economy
Environment and climate change
Marine and fisheries
25 March 2026
Adult victims of human trafficking and exploitation: guidance on support - consultation
Communities and third sector
Equality and rights
Health and social care
Housing
Law and order
Public safety and emergencies
25 March 2026
School premises regulations - updating proposals: consultation
Building, planning and design
Children and families
Education
Public sector
25 March 2026
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Topics
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31 March 2026 20:10
Domestic implications of Middle East conflict for Scotland
Resilience Room meets to discuss impacts on goods and services.
31 March 2026 09:30
Child Protection Statistics: 2024-25
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication
31 March 2026 09:30
New Housebuilding and Affordable Housing Supply to end of December 2025
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Statistics and research
Scotland’s Cladding Remediation Programme monthly management information: February 2026
Statistics
21 April 2026
Labour Market Trends: April 2026
Statistics
21 April 2026
Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2024-2025
Statistics
21 April 2026
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About government
First Minister
As head of the Scottish Government, the First Minister is responsible for the overall development, implementation and presentation of the administration's policies and for promoting and representing Scotland at home and overseas.
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about the First Minister
How government works
The Scottish Government is made up of:
1
First Minister
11
Cabinet Secretaries
11
Other Ministers
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