Minister for the Armed Forces
| Minister of State for the Armed Forces | |
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Royal Arms as used by Her Majesty's Government
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| Ministry of Defence | |
| Member of |
Defence Council Admiralty Board Army Board Air Force Board |
| Reports to | Secretary of State for Defence |
| Nominator | Secretary of State for Defence |
| Appointer |
Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Peter Blaker |
| Formation | 1981 |
| Website | www.mod.uk |
The Minister of State for the Armed Forces is a middle-ranking ministerial position, subordinate only to the Secretary of State for Defence, at the Ministry of Defence in Her Majesty's Government.
The post is currently held by Lt Col Mark Lancaster, in the Second May ministry.
The responsibilities of the Minister of State for the Armed Forces are:
Colour key (for political parties):
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