Minister of State for Health (UK)
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.[1]
| Minister of State for Health and Secondary Care | |
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| Department of Health and Social Care | |
| Style | Minister |
| Nominator | Prime Minister of the United Kingdom |
| Appointer | The Monarch on advice of the Prime Minister |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 1970 |
| First holder | Morys Bruce, 4th Baron Aberdare |
| Website | https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/minister-of-state--59 |
The office has been in place at least since 1969, with David Ennals as Secretary of State for Health and Social Security.[2][3]
Historically, the role was known as Minister of State for Health and Social Security as part of the Department of Health and Social Security.