Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Melanie Ward MP

Biography
Melanie Ward was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Scotland Office on 22 July 2026.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Responsibilities include:
- City and Region Growth Deals Delivery
- Transport and infrastructure
- Child Poverty
- Equalities and Communities
- Justice and Health
- Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Affairs
- Broadcasting , Culture and Sports
- Scotland Act Orders
- Local Growth Delivery
- Employment, Skills and Education