The Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care is a mid-level position in the Department of Health and Social Care in the British government. The position is currently held by Will Quince MP since 8 September 2022. The minister often deputises for the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care alongside the Minister of State for Social Care.
The office has been in place at least since 1969, with David Ennals as Secretary of State for Health and Social Security.
Historically, the role was known as Minister of State for Health and Social Security as part of the Department of Health and Social Security.
Responsibilities
The minister is responsible for the following:
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