parliamentary private secretary
Britishnoun
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He got his first foot on the ladder when he was appointed parliamentary private secretary to pensions minister Margaret Herbison.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
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
Mr Heappey became the armed forces minister in 2020 and previously served as parliamentary private secretary to the prime minister under Boris Johnson.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024
Conservative lawmaker Paul Holmes said he was resigning from his government role as parliamentary private secretary at the Home Office to focus on representing his constituents.
From Reuters • May 27, 2022
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