Public Affairs

Northern Ireland Office

Secretary of State
The Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP

Leads on: The Secretary of State has overall responsibility for all aspects of the Department’s work. Relationships with the Northern Ireland Executive and Assembly, on the Department’s overall strategy, and on the Government’s approach to the past, constitutional issues, national security and budgetary priorities.

Minister of State
Hugo Swire MP
Leads on: The Minister of State leads on human rights, equality and electoral law and supports the Secretary of State across the range of the Department’s responsibilities in Northern Ireland and in Westminster.
Private Office to Hugo Swire MP