govt
November 2
13:22
2017
The Queen has approved the following appointments:
- Secretary of State for Defence - Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip) - Julian Smith MP
- Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip) - Rt Hon Esther McVey MP
Notes:
- Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP was previously Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury (Chief Whip)
- Julian Smith MP was previously Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip)