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Number of working days Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture has spent in Scotland: FOI release

Published
2026-02-16
Received
2025-12-01
Responded
2025-12-16
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector
Exemptions
None detected

Information requested

So far this month (November 2025) and up to the date of this FOI, could you supply me with how many working days Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture has spent in Scotland and how many days he has spent outwith Scotland on government business.

Response

The Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture has spent 3 working days aboard on official business, including travel and has spent 17 working days in Scotland.

For the sake of clarity, we have considered your request as meaning working days Monday-Friday but it may be helpful to note that ministers can work outwith these days.

You may wish to note that the Scottish Government publish ministerial engagements, travel and gifts which can be found here.

About FOI

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Contact Please quote the FOI reference Central Correspondence Unit Email: contactus@gov.scot Phone: 0300 244 4000 The Scottish Government St Andrew's House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG

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