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Deputy First Minister of Scotland
Deputy First Minister of Scotland
Scottish Gaelic: Leas-Phrìomh Mhinistear na h-Alba
Scots: Heid Meinister Depute o Scotland
Incumbent
Kate Forbes
since 8 May 2024
Scottish Government
Scottish Cabinet
Scottish Parliament
Member of
  • Scottish Parliament
  • Scottish Cabinet
Reports toScottish Parliament
SeatSt Andrew's House, Edinburgh
AppointerFirst Minister of Scotland
Term lengthThe Deputy First Minister is appointed by the First Minister. No term limits are imposed on the office.
Inaugural holderJim Wallace
Formation19 May 1999
Salary£112,919 annually (including £64,470 MSP salary)
Websitewww.gov.scot

The Deputy First Minister of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Leas-Phrìomh Mhinistear na h-Alba; Scots: Heid Meinister Depute o Scotland) is the second highest ranking minister of the Government of Scotland, behind the First Minister of Scotland. The post-holder is appointed by the First Minister, and deputises for the First Minister during a period of absence or whilst they are outwith Scotland undertaking overseas visits. During any period of the First Minister's absence, the DFM will be expected to answer to the Scottish Parliament on behalf of the First Minister at First Minister's Questions.

The role is currently held by Kate Forbes since 8 May 2024, following her appointment by John Swinney alongside her portfolio as Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic.[1]

  1. ^ "Deputy First Minister". www.gov.scot. Retrieved 8 May 2024.

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