Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S3W-28449 · Session 3

What contractual responsibilities the Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Executive has apart from his work for the Scottish Government.

Answered Asked by George Foulkes Lab Lodged 28 Oct 2009

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive what contractual responsibilities the Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Executive has apart from his work for the Scottish Government.

The answer

Answered by John Swinney on 4 Nov 2009 · 7 days after it was lodged, on time

In common with other permanent secretaries, the employment contract for the Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Government does not specify detailed functions or responsibilities, apart from the accountable officer role.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-28449 by reference.