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Ministerial appointments: 2 November 2017

The Queen has approved a number of appointments to government.

From:
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street, The Rt Hon Theresa May MP, The Rt Hon Esther McVey MP, The Rt Hon Julian Smith MP, and The Rt Hon Sir Gavin Williamson CBE MP
Published
2 November 2017

The Queen has approved the following appointments:

  • Secretary of State for Defence - Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP
  • Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip) - Julian Smith MP
  • Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip) - Rt Hon Esther McVey MP

Notes:

  • Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP was previously Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
  • Julian Smith MP was previously Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip)
Published 2 November 2017