Ministers
The Ministers in the Ministry of Defence are as follows:
| Minister | Rank | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP | Secretary of State | Overall responsibility and strategic direction | |
| The Rt Hon Andrew Robathan MP | Minister of State | Operations, force generation | |
| The Rt Hon Mark Francois MP | Minister of State | Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans | |
| Dr Andrew Murrison MP | Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | International Security Strategy | |
| Philip Dunne MP | Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | Defence Equipment, Support and Technology | |
| Lord Astor of Hever DL | Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State | Lords spokesman | |
| Key | Conservative | |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrat |
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