Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Defence

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Defence, normally referred to as the Foreign Secretary, is a senior, high-ranking official within the Government of the Model House of Commons. The Minister is a member of the Cabinet. The Minister reports directly to the Leader of the Model House of Commons.

The Foreign Secretary's remit includes relations with foreign countries, matters pertaining to the Commonwealth of Nations and the Overseas Territories in addition to the promotion of British interests abroad. The Foreign Secretary also has ministerial oversight for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ). As Defence Secretary as well, the Minister has responsibility for the Ministry of Defence. As of the 6th November 2019, the Ministry Roles of Foreign Affairs and Defence were split into two sections by the incumbent Leader of the House.