Secretary of State for Defence

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the date of establishment?April 1, 1964
2. When was the Secretary of State for Defence position created?It was created on April 1, 1964, when the separate jobs for navy, army, and air force were combined.
3. Why was the job made into one position?To make the services work together better, share information, and use resources more efficiently.

Ministry of Defence (MOD): The central government department responsible for the UK's military and national defence policy.
Cabinet: The collective decision-making body of the UK government, comprising the Prime Minister and senior ministers.
Armed Forces: The collective term for the UK's Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force.
Parliamentary Scrutiny: The process by which Parliament examines and questions the actions and policies of the government.