Ministerial role

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

Organisations: Northern Ireland Office

Responsibilities

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.

Previous holders of this role

1. Lord Caine

   2021 to 2024

Announcements

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• The Lord Caine attends launch of Operation Banner exhibition
  • 17 May 2024
  • Press release
• BIIGC APRIL 2024 JOINT COMMUNIQUÉ
  • 29 April 2024
  • Press release
• Troubles ‘Public History’ project established
  • 25 April 2024
  • Press release
• £100m Investment announced for Causeway Coast and Glens
  • 24 April 2024
  • Press release
• The Lord Caine visits Downpatrick and highlights the resilience of the community and businesses after Storm Ciarán
  • 27 March 2024
  • Press release
• Limavady campus ‘a commitment to reconciliation and education excellence’ - NIO Minister
  • 21 February 2024
  • Press release
• Northern Ireland: An Integral Part of Our Union
  • 02 February 2024
  • News story
• Legacy: The false claim of consensus regarding the Stormont House Agreement
  • 11 January 2024
  • News story
• Lord Jonathan Caine - Downing Street Declaration set the template for peace
  • 15 December 2023
  • News story
• Government introduces amendments to NI Troubles legacy legislation
  • 08 June 2023
  • Press release

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