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Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan
United Kingdom government position From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan[1] is a mid-level position in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in the British government. Hamish Falconer MP was appointed to the role by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in July 2024.
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History
The office was previously held by Sayeeda Warsi, Baroness Warsi when it was styled as Senior Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs[2] and Joyce Anelay, Baroness Anelay of St Johns when it was styled as Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth.[3]
Responsibilities
The minister has the following ministerial responsibilities:[4]
- Middle East and North Africa
- Afghanistan and Pakistan
- consular and crisis operations
Ministers
References
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