Minister of Public Buildings and Works, 1962-1970
| Name | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Rippon | 16 July 1962 | 10 October 1964 |
| Charles Pannell | 19 October 1964 | 6 April 1966 |
| Reginald Prentice | 6 April 1966 | 29 August 1967 |
| Bob Mellish | 29 August 1967 | 30 April 1969 |
| Hon. John Silkin | 30 April 1969 | 19 June 1970 |
| Julian Amery | 23 June 1970 | 15 October 1970 |
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