Secretary of State for Defence (Almoa)
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| Secretary of State for Defence | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Vacant | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Style | The Right Honourable |
| Type | Minister of the Crown |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Seat | Stigo |
| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | Monarch |
| Term length | At His Majesty's Pleasure |
| Formation | 7 April 2023 |
| Unofficial names | Defence Secretary |
The Secretary of State for Defence, sometimes known as the Defence Secretary, is a secretary of state in the Government of Almoa with overall responsibility for the Ministry of Defence. As a senior minister, the office belongs to the Cabinet of Almoa.
Responsibilities
The defence secretary's remit includes:
- Strategic Military and Defensive Operations
- Oversight of Defence Intelligence
- Defence Policy
- Communications on Defence
Appointment
The defence secretary is appointed by the Monarch of Almoa. They can choose whichever candidate they like by the Prime Minister typically nominates someone for office.