Minister of State for Commonwealth Relations
The Minister of State for Commonwealth Relations was a ministerial post in the Government of [the United Kingdom] from 1947 until 1966. The holder was responsible for assisting the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations in dealing with British relationships with members of the Commonwealth of Nations.
After 1966 the post was merged with the Minister of State for the Colonies and became the Minister of State for Commonwealth Affairs.
Office holders
- 1947: Arthur [Henderson, Baron Rowley|Arthur Henderson]
- 1959: Cuthbert [Alport, Baron Alport|Cuthbert Alport]
- 1962: Andrew Cavendish, [11th Duke of Devonshire]
- 1964: Cledwyn Hughes