![]() | 'Cameron also admitted his party remained mistrusted north of the border. 'The Conservatives particularly have to work hard to win the trust of the people in Scotland. That's why I'm here today.' He was slick, well-briefed, focused like a laser on his message, and a born communicator. His sidekick for the day, Danny Alexander, the new LibDem Scottish Secretary, was not. At one point, Cameron tried to bring him into a discussion by saying he was sure Danny had something to contribute. Only Danny didn't. 'I'm not sure there's much for me to add,' he fumbled.' Tom Gordon in the Herald, 15 th May 2010. | ![]() |

Dover House, Home of the Scotland Office, 15 th September 2007
| Conservative & Unionist/Liberal Democrat Coalition Government under Rt Hon David Cameron in UK (Scottish National Party Government under Rt Hon Alex Salmond in Scotland) | ||
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| Date | Secretary of State for Scotland | Parliamentary Under Secretary of State |
| 12 th May 2010 New Administration |
Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP (Liberal Democrat) |
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| Date | Secretary of State for Scotland | Parliamentary Under Secretary of State |
| 17 th May 2010 After appointment of David Mundell as PUSS |
Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP (Liberal Democrat) |
Rt Hon David Mundell MP1 (Conservative & Unionist) |
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| Date | Secretary of State for Scotland | Parliamentary Under Secretary of State |
| 29 th May 2010 After appointment of Danny Alexander as Chief Secretary to the Treasury following the resignation of David Laws in an expenses scandal. |
Rt Hon Michael Moore MP (Liberal Democrat) |
Rt Hon David Mundell MP1 (Conservative & Unionist) |
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Prior to the 8 th August 1919, the Scottish Office consisted of a single minister, the Scottish Secretary.
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