Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Europe
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Europe, formerly the Minister of State for Europe, is a ministerial position within the Government of the United Kingdom, in charge of affairs with Europe. The Minister can also be responsible for government policy towards European security; defence and international security; the Falkland Islands; polar regions; migration; protocol; human resources; OSCE and Council of Europe; relations with Parliament; British Overseas Territories of Gibraltar and Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus; and FCO finance, knowledge and technology.
| United Kingdom Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Europe | |
|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | |
| Status | Incumbent |
| Reports to | Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs |
| Nominator | Secretary of State |
| Appointer | The King (on the advice of the Prime Minister) |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 1979 |
| First holder | Douglas Hurd |
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