Summary of business appointments applications - Michael Russell
Published 14 May 2015
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Michael Russell left his role as Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning in the Scottish Government in November 2014.
1. Professor of Scottish Culture and Governance in the University of Glasgow
Mr Russell sought to take up a paid appointment as Professor of Scottish Culture and Governance in the University of Glasgow.
When considering the application the Committee noted that Mr Russell did have official dealings with the University in his last two years in office. As Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning his decisions influenced all higher education institutions in Scotland, although he did not decide individual funding or grants.
The Committee advised Mr Russell that it saw no reason why he should not accept this appointment forthwith subject to the following conditions:
• He should not draw on any privileged information available to him from his time in the Scottish Government; and
• For two years from his last day in office, he should not become personally involved in lobbying Scottish Government Ministers or Crown servants, including Special Advisers, on behalf of his new employer.
The Committee wrote its advice letter to Mr Russell in March 2015 and he took up the role in May 2015.
Baroness Liddell recused herself from the decision.