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Department for Education ministerial portfolios announced

The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed its ministerial team’s portfolios today (3 July).

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Education Secretary Justine Greening

Education Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities Justine Greening will continue to have overall responsibility for the Department for Education and the Government Equalities Office.

Nick Gibb will continue as Minister of State for School Standards, and has also been appointed Minister for Equalities.

Robert Goodwill has been appointed Minister of State for Children and Families.

Jo Johnson will continue as Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation covering both the Department for Education and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, where his role has been expanded.

Anne Milton has been appointed as the Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills and Minister for Women.

Lord Nash will continue as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the School System.

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Published 3 July 2017