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The Scottish Government is about to announce a reshuffle, sources at Holyrood have confirmed.The Scottish Government is about to announce a reshuffle, sources at Holyrood have confirmed.
BBC Scotland understands Environment Minister Mike Russell will be promoted, taking over Linda Fabiani's culture brief, plus added responsibilities.BBC Scotland understands Environment Minister Mike Russell will be promoted, taking over Linda Fabiani's culture brief, plus added responsibilities.
The move will be First Minister Alex Salmond's first adjustment of ministerial responsibilities since taking office in May 2007. Backbencher Alex Neil is also expected to become a minister.
A statement is expected later on Tuesday morning. The move was First Minister Alex Salmond's first adjustment of ministerial responsibilities since taking office in May 2007.
It is anticipated that the reshuffle will not involve cabinet secretaries.It is anticipated that the reshuffle will not involve cabinet secretaries.