Secretary of State for Air
The Secretary of State for Air was a secretary of state position in the British government that existed from 1919 to 1964. The person holding this position was in charge of the Air Ministry. The Secretary of State for Air was supported by the Under-Secretary of State for Air.
| Secretary of State for Air | |
|---|---|
Royal Arms as used by His Majesty's Government | |
| Air Ministry | |
| Status | Abolished Formerly, Secretary of state |
| Member of | British Cabinet Privy Council |
| Seat | Westminster, London |
| Appointer | The British Monarch on advice of the Prime Minister |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Precursor | President of the Air Council |
| Formation | 10 January 1919 |
| First holder | Winston Churchill |
| Final holder | Hugh Fraser |
| Abolished | 1 April 1964 |
| Succession | Secretary of State for Defence |
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