Minister of State for Trade Policy
UK government position
Minister of State for Trade Policy | |
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Incumbent
Vacant since 7 February 2023 |
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Department for International Trade | |
Style | Minister |
Nominator | Prime Minister of the United Kingdom |
Appointer |
The
Monarch
on advice of the Prime Minister |
Formation | 3 September 1953 |
First holder | Derick Heathcoat-Amory |
Final holder | Greg Hands |
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The Minister of State for Trade Policy was a mid-level role at the Department for Business and Trade in the Government of the United Kingdom . It was last held by Greg Hands , who held the office from 9 October 2022 to 7 February 2023. The minister deputised for the Secretary of State for International Trade .
History
Although a Minister of State position, it was considered to be one of the most important jobs outside Cabinet rank as when Douglas Alexander became Minister of State for Trade in September 2004, he was given a special provision to attend the Cabinet meetings.
The subsequent role of Minister of State for Investment was created in 2021.
The minister formerly worked at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills .
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