Minister of State for the Armed Forces
| United Kingdom Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces | |
|---|---|
Royal Arms as used by His Majesty's Government | |
since 9 July 2024 | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Member of | Defence Council Admiralty Board Army Board Air Force Board |
| Reports to | Secretary of State for Defence |
| Nominator | Secretary of State for Defence |
| Appointer | Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Peter Blaker |
| Formation | 1981 |
| Website | www.mod.uk |
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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces is a mid-level ministerial position at the Ministry of Defence in the Government of the United Kingdom. It has been held by Luke Pollard since 2024.
The office sometimes acts as the deputy to the secretary of state for defence, when it is of Minister of State rank. In July 2024, the appointment of Luke Pollard reverted the minister’s title to Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State.
The corresponding shadow minister is the shadow minister for the armed forces.