Minister of State for Commonwealth Affairs

The position of Minister of State for Commonwealth Affairs was created in 1966 by the merger of the old positions of Minister of State for Commonwealth Relations and Minister of State for the Colonies. The position dealt with British relations with members of the Commonwealth of Nations. In 1968 the position was merged with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs to create the new position of Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.

Office Holders

 * 1966: Judith Hart
 * 1967: George Thomas (to 1968)
 * 1968: The Lord Shepherd (to 1970)