Who is the Scottish Secretary?
The Scottish Secretary is Alexander, Mr Douglas, MP for Lothian East. The full post title is Secretary of State for Scotland.
The department’s remit: Scotland’s interests in the UK government and the devolution settlement.
The rest of the ministerial team
Ministers of State first, then Parliamentary Under-Secretaries of State.
Ward, Melanie · MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office)
Questions about the Scotland Office
- Who is the Scottish Secretary?
- The Scottish Secretary is Alexander, Mr Douglas, MP for Lothian East. The full post title is Secretary of State for Scotland.
- Who are the ministers at the Scotland Office?
- The record currently shows 2 ministers: Alexander, Mr Douglas, Ward, Melanie.
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From the official parliamentary record, checked daily. Last confirmed 25 August 2026.
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