Minister of State for Defence

The Minister of State for Defence is a mid-level position in the Ministry of Defence in the British government. It is currently held by Lord Coaker, who took the office on 8 July 2024.

Responsibilities
The minister has the following ministerial responsibilities:


 * International relations and defence diplomacy
 * Professional military education
 * Security
 * Arms control and counter-proliferation
 * Honours, awards and medicallic recognition
 * Heritage and ceremonial
 * Royal Hospital Chelsea
 * UK Hydrographic Office
 * Health and Safety
 * Ministry of Defence Police
 * Defence Fire and Rescue Service
 * Defence Medical Services

List
* Incumbent's length of term last updated:.