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minister of state
noun
(in the British Parliament) a minister, usually below cabinet rank, appointed to assist a senior minister with heavy responsibilities
any government minister
Example Sentences
Saudi Arabian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir arrived in Delhi on 7 May in what was seen as a surprise visit amid the backdrop of a spike in tensions between India and Pakistan.
"Far from inaction, this government has hit the ground running on social care," said Stephen Kinnock, minister of state for care.
Anneliese Dodds, minister of state for development, said: "Humanitarian support is urgently needed for the most vulnerable people. Charities play a crucial role in providing help to those most affected."
He played a significant role in the formative stages of the Northern Ireland peace process as minister of state until 1997.
Before that, former minister of state for environment Wee Toon Boon was sentenced to 18 months jail in 1975 for a case involving more than $800,000.
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