Gillian Martin to stay in post
Gillian Martin is to remain in her role as Scotland’s climate action secretary, with added responsibilities for rural affairs.
The news was confirmed by Scotland First Minister John Swinney yesterday as he unveiled his new slimmed-down Scottish cabinet.
Swinney made the appointments at his official residence, Bute House in Edinburgh, after being officially sworn in at a ceremony in the Court of Session.
Martin has been an active figure in her role as climate action secretary and earlier this year she fronted a new Orkney Marine Environment plan.
Fish farming and renewable energy were just two of the areas covered in the Plan, which provides a framework for decisions on a range of activities and developments up to 12 nautical miles from the coast.
The report acknowledged that salmon and shellfish farming make an important contribution towards food production and food security in Scotland.
She described it as a “ another significant step forward for the protection of our marine waters whilst supporting sustainable economic development in the Orkney Islands marine region”.
Her re-appointment should least provide some continuity for the Scottish aquaculture industry in its dealings with the new Scottish government.
First Minister Swinney said: “I am immensely proud to appoint this Cabinet with the experience, energy and drive to deliver on the mandate given to us by the people of Scotland. This will be a Scottish Government working for Scotland.”
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