Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
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| Minister of State for Foreign Affairs | |
|---|---|
| Style | The Right Honourable |
| Nominator | Matthew Jones |
| Appointer | Geoffrey VII |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Inaugural | Vincent Churchwell |
| Formation | 1 October 1907[1] |
| Deputy | Anna Li MHA |
| Salary | £5,918[2] (7th) |
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs is the member of the Cabinet of New Ingerland responsible for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The current Minister is the Rt Hon. Colin Perrott MHA.
Function and powers
As a member of the Cabinet of New Ingerland, the Minister is empowered to oversee the Ministry and it's allied executive agencies. The portfolio is one of the great offices of state within the Cabinet, with the Minister of State responsible for matters relating to New Ingerland's foreign relations and overseas aid.
List of Ministers of State
| # | Name (Birth–Death) Electoral district |
Party Affiliation | In office | Duration | Prime Minister | Cabinet ministries | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Moore (6 January 1953 – 26 July 2014) MHA for Stanhill |
Democratic Party | 13 March 2012 – 26 February 2014 | 1 year, 11 months, 13 days | Matthew Jones | 56th | |||
| Colin Perrott (born 8 November 1951) MHA for Gainsborough |
Democratic Party | 26 February 2014 – present | Incumbent | |||||
See also
References and notes
- ↑ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was established by way of an Order-in-Council at a meeting of Executive Council held on 1 October 1907.
- ↑ The salary of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs is derived from his position as a member of Parliament and as a holder of a ministerial office. As of the opening of the 56th Parliament, all Senators and MHAs receive a salary of £1,170, plus a £47 per sitting day (not including a per diem amount for expenses). In addition, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs receives an additional salary of £918.
