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DfE ministerial appointments 2016

DfE ministerial appointments following Theresa May becoming Prime Minister

The final ministerial team is as follows:

  • Secretary of State for Education, Minister for Women and Equalities -Justine Greening
  • Minister of State for School Standards - Nick Gibb
  • Minister of State for Apprenticeships and Skills - Robert Halfon
  • Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation - Jo Johnson
  • Minister of State for Vulnerable Children and Families - Edward Timpson
  • Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Women, Equalities, and Early Years - Caroline Dinenage
  • Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the School System - Lord Nash

Read DfE ministerial biographies and portfolios.

Channel website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

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