Parliamentary Private Secretary

A Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) is a junior role given to a United Kingdom Member of Parliament (MP). In this role, the MP acts as the Parliamentary contact for a senior minister, shadow minister, or sometimes a group of ministers.

Related Topics:
United Kingdom - Member of Parliament - Minister

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The role is seen as a starting point for many MPs who are looking to become ministers themselves. The seniority of a PPS is linked to the seniority of the minister in question.

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