Parliamentary Under Secretary of State and Lord in Waiting (Government Whip)
Lord Caine
Biography
Lord Caine was appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Northern Ireland Office on 5 November 2021.
Lord Caine has been a Conservative member of the House of Lords since 2016 and is a former special adviser to six Secretaries of State for Northern Ireland.
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State leads on supporting the Secretary of State in his responsibilities, specifically:
- Supporting the Secretary of State on legacy, New Decade, New Approach and Protocol.
- Reviewing planning for future political negotiations and developing plans to help achieve greater levels of Integrated Education in Northern Ireland.
- Leading the department’s work on Constitution and Rights such as abortion and ensuring women have access to services.
- Responsible for legislation and engagement in the House of Lords.
- Aiding political stability such as reviewing plans for the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
- Building substantive relationships across sectors and communities through engagement.