Fiona Hyslop

Scottish politician and former cabinet secretary

Fiona Hyslop - Scottish politician and former cabinet secretary
Born

August 1st, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Scotland

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A significant figure in Scottish politics, held the position of Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs from 2009 to 2016. Served as the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning and later became the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture. Contributed to various legislative measures and policies aimed at enhancing Scotland's arts and culture sector. Advocated for the arts, education, and external affairs, positioning Scotland prominently on various international platforms.

Served as Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs from 2009 to 2016

Managed cultural policy and tourism strategies in Scotland

Influenced education and economic policies as Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning

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