Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

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The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, commonly referred to as the Foreign Secretary, is a member of the Her Majesty's Government heading the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and responsible for relations with foreign countries, matters pertaining to the Commonwealth of Nations and the UK's overseas territories and the promotion of British interests abroad. The position of Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs was created in... more
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Also known as:

  • Foreign Secretary,
  • Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

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  • Nov 14, 1834
  • Dec 10, 1834
  • Jun 23, 1885
  • Jan 28, 1886
  • Jan 22, 1924
  • Nov 4, 1924
  • Jul 25, 1886
  • Aug 11, 1892
  • Jun 25, 1895
  • Jul 11, 1902
  • 1807
  • 1809
  • 1822
  • Apr 10, 1827
  • 1804
  • 1806
  • Aug 8, 1827
  • Jan 21, 1828
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