minister of state

noun

1. (in the British Parliament) a minister, usually below cabinet rank, appointed to assist a senior minister with heavy responsibilities
2. any government minister

Example Sentences

Anneliese Dodds, minister of state for development, said: "Humanitarian support is urgently needed for the most vulnerable people. Charities play a crucial role in providing help to those most affected."

From BBC

He played a significant role in the formative stages of the Northern Ireland peace process as minister of state until 1997.

From BBC

Before that, former minister of state for environment Wee Toon Boon was sentenced to 18 months jail in 1975 for a case involving more than $800,000.

From BBC

The allegations relate to the time when Kodwa was the national spokesperson for the ANC and later the deputy minister of state security.

From Seattle Times

Also the minister of state assets, Borys Budka and of development and technology, Krzysztof Hetman, were replaced.

From Seattle Times