Ministers
The NIO Ministers are as follows:
| Minister | Rank | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP | Secretary of State | Overall responsibility, relationships with the Executive and Assembly, national security, the legacy of the Troubles | |
| Mike Penning MP | Minister of State | Human rights, equality and electoral law | |
| Key | Conservative | |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrat |
As Attorney General for England and Wales, The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP is Advocate General for Northern Ireland, advising the UK Government on Northern Ireland law.
The NIO's Director General is Hilary Jackson.
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