Junior Scottish Ministers.

1 The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint persons from among the members of the Parliament to assist the Scottish Ministers in the exercise of their functions. 2 They shall be known as junior Scottish Ministers. 3 The First Minister shall not seek Her Majesty’s approval for any appointment under this section without the agreement of the Parliament. 4 A junior Scottish Minister— a shall hold office at Her Majesty’s pleasure, b may be removed from office by the First Minister, c may at any time resign and shall do so if the Parliament resolves that the Scottish Government no longer enjoys the confidence of the Parliament, d if he resigns, shall cease to hold office immediately, and e shall cease to hold office if he ceases to be a member of the Parliament otherwise than by virtue of a dissolution.