First McConnell government

First McConnell government
3rd devolved government of Scotland
2001–2003
Date formed	22 November 2001
Date dissolved	20 May 2003
People and organisations
Head of government	Jack McConnell
Head of state	Elizabeth II
Member party	Labour Party Liberal Democrats
Status in legislature	Majority
History
Outgoing election	2003
Legislature term(s)	1st Scottish Parliament
Predecessor	McLeish government
Successor	Second McConnell government

The First McConnell government (22 November 2001 – 27 March 2003) was formed by Jack McConnell on 22 November 2001 during the 1st Scottish Parliament, following Henry McLeish's resignation as First Minister as a consequence of the Officegate scandal. The McConnell government was a continuation of the Labour–Liberal Democrat coalition that had existed under the previous McLeish and Dewar government.

Wendy Alexander resigned for her post of Enterprise Minister on 4 May 2002. Her vacancy was filled by Iain Gray, and his post as Social Justice Minister was in turn filled by Margaret Curran, who had been his deputy.Hugh Henry left the post of Deputy Minister for Health and Community Care on 9 May 2002, and took up the post of Deputy Minister for Social Justice.Frank McAveety filled his vacancy.Richard Simpson resigned from his post as Deputy Justice Minister on 26 November 2002, and was replaced by Hugh Henry.Des McNulty filled Henry's vacancy as Deputy Health Minister.

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