Sir Alister William Jack KBE DL (born 7 July 1963)[1] is a Scottish politician who served as Secretary of State for Scotland from 2019 to 2024.

[18] At the 2019 general election, Jack was re-elected as MP for Dumfries and Galloway with an increased vote share of 44.1% and a decreased majority of 1,805.

[22] On 10 September 2022, Jack attended the Accession Council and Principal Proclamation for His Majesty King Charles III at St James's Palace, London.

[23] On 15 September 2022, as a member of the Royal Company of Archers, Jack and fellow Cabinet Minister Ben Wallace stood vigil at Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.

[28] Appearing at the COVID-19 Inquiry in Edinburgh on 1 February 2024, Jack was asked about Nicola Sturgeon’s testimony, where she became emotional, that she was able to put aside her views on Scottish independence when making decisions during the pandemic.

[32] On 4 July 2024, Jack was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in the 2024 Dissolution Honours for political and public service.