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5. THE CABINET SECRETARIAT
5.1 The Cabinet Secretariat works on behalf of all Ministers and all Directorates in the Government to co-ordinate and facilitate collective decision-making. As described elsewhere in this Guide the Cabinet Secretariat's role includes:
(a) Providing advice on the handling of issues and on the preparation and circulation of papers for consideration by Cabinet Secretaries in Cabinet and to Cabinet Secretaries and other Ministers in other fora;
(b) Collating and distributing the papers for Cabinet meetings, briefing the First Minister for Cabinet, as required, recording Cabinet conclusions and following up decisions;
(c) Working with Directorates and Ministers to help schedule business for Cabinet through regular dialogue and forward look exercises;
(d) Servicing Cabinet Sub-Committees, working in close consultation with colleagues in relevant policy Directorates; and
(e) Issuing Cabinet Correspondence and providing co-ordinated advice for the First Minister on any issue being handled in that way.
5.2 Full details of the names, locations and functions of staff in the Cabinet Secretariat are set out on-line in the Scottish Government Staff Directory.
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