Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Disabled People, Health and Work
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Disabled People, Health and Work is a junior minister in the Department for Work and Pensions of the United Kingdom government, with responsibility for disabled people. The role has been previously known as the Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work.
United Kingdom Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Disabled People, Health and Work | |
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Royal Arms as used by His Majesty's Government | |
Department for Work and Pensions | |
Appointer | The Monarch (on the advice of the Prime Minister) |
Inaugural holder | Alf Morris |
Formation | 1974 |
Website | Official website |
The position was made vacant following Tom Pursglove's move to Minister of State for Legal Migration and Delivery. On 14 December 2023, it was confirmed that the dedicated ministerial role would be scrapped, and the responsibilities would be handed to an existing minister. Mims Davies took up the portfolio, alongside her role as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Social Mobility, Youth and Progression.
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