deputy minister
Britishnoun
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Jewell, deputy minister for social care, said a national social care service for Wales was a "massive priority" for her and the Plaid Cymru government.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, Shen Yu-chung, deputy minister of Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, which handles relations involving Beijing, said Monday that the Chinese actions were a new kind of “gray zone” activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
The former deputy minister of economic development corresponded with Epstein for several years, the files show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 15, 2026
The NCAG, headed by former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath, is expected to enter the Gaza Strip once the Rafah crossing reopens.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
“It’s a disgrace,” charged the deputy minister of defense, shattering his glasses on the table.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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