Minister of State for Trade

The Minister of State for Trade (or Minister of State for Investment as it is currently known) is an executive position in the Government of the United Kingdom, in both the Department for International Trade and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Although only a Minister of State position, it is considered to be one of the most important jobs outside Cabinet rank. When Douglas Alexander became Minister of State for Trade in September 2004, he was given a special provision to attend the Cabinet meetings.

Minister of State for Trade

The Minister of State for Trade (or Minister of State for Investment as it is currently known) is an executive position in the Government of the United Kingdom, in both the Department for International Trade and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Although only a Minister of State position, it is considered to be one of the most important jobs outside Cabinet rank. When Douglas Alexander became Minister of State for Trade in September 2004, he was given a special provision to attend the Cabinet meetings.