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Department for Education ministerial portfolios confirmed

The Department for Education yesterday (17 February) announced its ministerial team’s portfolios.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson will continue to have overall responsibility for the Department for Education.

Nick Gibb will continue as Minister of State for School Standards.

Michelle Donelan takes on a new portfolio and has been appointed as Minister of State for Universities.

Vicky Ford has been appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families.

Gillian Keegan has been appointed as the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills.

Baroness Berridge has been appointed as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the School System.

 

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Original article link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/department-for-education-ministerial-portfolios-confirmed

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