British Politics - Current Cabinet.pptx

British Politics The Cabinet Today we will look more closely at British politics. In particular the current cabinet. Let’s start by looking at the various government departments. Last week we looked at the monarchy and the current royal family… Government departments are either ministerial departments or non-ministerial departments. Ministerial departments are led politically by a Government minister, normally a member of the Cabinet and cover matters that require direct political oversight. For most departments, the Government minister in question is known as a secretary of state and is a member of the Cabinet. He or she is generally supported by a team of junior ministers. Government departments Attorney Generals Office Cabinet Office Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Department for Communities and Local Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport Department for Education Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Department for International Development Department for Transport Department for Work and Pensions Department of Energy and Climate Change Department of Health Her Majestys Treasury Home Office Ministry of Defence Ministry of Justice Attorney Generals Office The current Attorney general is… Who’s who? Dominic Grieve The MP for this department is… Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Vincent Cable Michael Gove Department for Education Department of Health Jeremy Hunt The head minister in the treasury is known as the Chancellor of the Exchequer . Her Majestys Treasury George Osborne The head minister in the Home Office is known as the Home Secretary. Home Office Theresa May