The role of ministers 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticscabinetASEdexcel Created by: BeatrizCreated on: 27-05-15 15:01 They are senior members of the governing party or coalition. George Osborne, secretary of state (2015) and Theresa May, home secretary (2015) 1 of 7 Most ministers have to manage a government department, being responsible for its policies and decisions. Jeremy Hunt is the Secretary of State for the department of health (2015) 2 of 7 Ministers preside over the drafting of legislation and are responsible for managing proposed legislation through election. One of the Conservative policies for 2015 is NHS spending will be increased by a minimum of £8bn over the next five years and will remain free to use. 3 of 7 Ministers are assisted by large number of neutral civil servants and private advisers. Laura Trott is an adviser on women. (2010) 4 of 7 The most senior ministers are appointed to the cabinet and thus become a part of the central executive or government. George Osborne, secretary of state (2015) 5 of 7 Cabinet ministers manage their department and are part of the senior collective decision-making body. Nicky Morgan is in the cabinet and manages the department of education. (2015) 6 of 7 Ministers not in the cabinet are known as junior ministers. Sajid Javid Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. (2010) 7 of 7
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