Ministerial role

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State

Organisations: Scotland Office

Current role holder: Melanie Ward MP

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• City and Region Growth Deals Delivery
• Transport and infrastructure
• Child Poverty
• Equalities and Communities
• Justice and Health
• Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Affairs
• Broadcasting , Culture and Sports
• Scotland Act Orders
• Local Growth Delivery
• Employment, Skills and Education

Current role holder

Melanie Ward MP

Melanie Ward was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Scotland Office on 22 July 2026.

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Previous holders of this role

1. Kirsty McNeill MP

   2024 to 2026

Announcements

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• Melanie Ward appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
  • 27 July 2026
  • News story
• Scotland Office and OAG Annual Report and Accounts 2025-2026
  • 16 July 2026
  • Corporate report
• Minister for Scotland Trade Mission to China
  • 09 June 2026
  • Press release
• Tay Cities Region backed by up to £20 million from UK government to grow its thriving creative tech sector
  • 25 March 2026
  • Press release
• Scotland Office - Ministerial Transparency Return Oct-Dec 2025
  • 24 March 2026
  • Transparency
• UK Government commits up to £9m to support Mossmorran's future
  • 23 March 2026
  • Press release
• Local Growth Fund (Scotland) Prospectus
  • 23 March 2026
  • Policy paper
• Scotland-France ferry link moves closer with £3 million UK Government commitment
  • 19 March 2026
  • Press release
• Export masterclasses to help Scottish businesses forge EU trade links
  • 03 March 2026
  • Press release
• How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities
  • 05 February 2026
  • Press release

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