Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (colloquially called the Foreign Secretary) is a member of the British Government responsible for relations with foreign countries, heading the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (often called simply the Foreign Office). The holder is a member of the Cabinet, and is considered one of the great offices of state.

Related Topics:
British Government - Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Cabinet - Great offices of state

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This position came into existence in 1968 with the merger of the positions of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs, and their associated departments, into a single Department of State.

Related Topics:
1968 - Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs - Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs

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Chevening is an official residence of the Secretary of State.

Related Topics:
Chevening - Official residence

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