Minister of State for Defence

See Current Model House of CommonsMinister of State for Defence, normally referred to as the Defence 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 Defence Secretary has responsibility for the Ministry of Defence. Prior to the 6th November 2019, the responsibilities for Foreign Affairs and Defence were shared by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Defence.