What are state visits?
State visits are formal international visits by heads of state. In the UK, the King hosts “inbound” state visits and embarks upon “outbound” state visits.
Documents to download
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Ministers who have held ministerial office for 20 years or more (93 KB , PDF)
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Supporting documents
- Ministers who have held ministerial office for 20 years or more (13 KB , Excel Spreadsheet ) (13 KB , Excel Spreadsheet)
The list only includes individuals who have served at least part of their time as a Minister since 1900. The list is ordered by the total cumulative amount of service as a Minister.
The position of a government minister is not a Parliamentary position. Ministers are not formally required to sit in either House, though it has long been a convention that they do so.
Parliament: facts and figures
This series of publications contains data on various subjects relating to Parliament and Government. Topics include legislation, MPs, select committees, debates, divisions and Parliamentary procedure.
Feedback
Please send any comments or corrections to the Parliament & Constitution Centre. Suggestions for new lists welcomed.
Documents to download
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Ministers who have held ministerial office for 20 years or more (93 KB , PDF)
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Supporting documents
- Ministers who have held ministerial office for 20 years or more (13 KB , Excel Spreadsheet ) (13 KB , Excel Spreadsheet)
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