parliamentary private secretary

British

noun

PPS. (in Britain) a backbencher in Parliament who assists a minister, esp in liaison with backbenchers

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parliamentary private secretary

But in 1972, he accepted a job as parliamentary private secretary to the minister of state for employment, the first rung on the ladder to ministerial office.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2025

Sir Keir Starmer arrives in the chamber flanked by Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens, and his parliamentary private secretary, Chris Ward, both of whom voted in favour.

From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024

Jane Stevenson, a parliamentary private secretary in the Department for Business and Trade, also confirmed she had offered her resignation after voting for the rebel amendments.

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2024

Ms Crosbie is a former parliamentary private secretary to ex-health secretary Matt Hancock.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2023

Mr Howell leads the UK delegation to the Council of Europe and has twice served as a parliamentary private secretary to ministers.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2023

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