The tables below show you how to address members of Devolved Administrations both verbally and in writing.
| Ministers | Address | Dear... |
|---|---|---|
|
Scottish Executive |
[The Right Honourable] the First Minister |
First Minister |
| Welsh Assembly Government | [The Right Honourable] the First Minister | First Minister |
| Northern Ireland Assembly |
[The Right Honourable] the First Minister The Deputy First Minister |
First Minister Deputy First Minister |
| Members of Devolved Administrations | Address | Dear... |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSP after surname, honours and decorations) | John Doe, Esq., CB, MSP | Mr Doe |
| Members of the National Assembly for Wales (AM after surname, honours and decorations) | John Doe, Esq., OBE, AM | Mr Doe |
| Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA after surname, honours and decorations) | John Doe, Esq., MBE, MLA | Mr Doe |
Please note: From the moment a Devolved Administration is dissolved until a new Devolved Administration meets, members of that Devolved Administration should not be given the post nominal letters MSP, AM or MLA.