FOI/202600501541 · FOI · unclear
Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture attendance on government business: FOI release
Information requested
So far this month (January 2026) 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 8 working days in Scotland as of the date of this FOI request.
It’s important to note that your request was received on 14 January 2026. Therefore, the information provided covers the period 1 January to 14 January (inclusive). The Scottish Government considers weekends as non working days, and the public holidays observed on 1 and 2 January are treated the same way.
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