Ministerial role
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Organisations:
Northern Ireland Office
Current role holder:
Lord Caine
Responsibilities
The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State leads on supporting the Secretary of State in his responsibilities, specifically:
- Supporting the Secretary of State on legacy, New Decade, New Approach and Protocol.
- Reviewing planning for future political negotiations and developing plans to help achieve greater levels of Integrated Education in Northern Ireland.
- Leading the department’s work on Constitution and Rights such as abortion and ensuring women have access to services.
- Responsible for legislation and engagement in the House of Lords.
- Aiding political stability such as reviewing plans for the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.
- Building substantive relationships across sectors and communities through engagement.
Current role holder
Lord Caine
Lord Caine was appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Northern Ireland Office on 5 November 2021.
Lord Caine has been a Conservative member of the House of Lords since 2016 and is a former special adviser to six Secretaries of State for Northern Ireland.