Letter from First Minister John Swinney to Dr Alasdair Allan MSP

Dear Alasdair,

Thank you for the kind remarks in your resignation letter. You have always made clear that taking the role of interim Minister for Climate Action was just to be that - interim. I am grateful to you for taking the role on that basis and want to thank you for all your work over the past year and your support to the Cabinet Secretary.

I know how much you value time in your beautiful constituency - a place that is very close to my heart - and you will enjoy being able to have more time to spend with your constituents.

With my warmest regards,

Yours age,

John Swinney