Wales Office

Agency overview
Headquarters	Gwydyr House, Whitehall
Minister responsible	Secretary of State for Wales
Website	www.gov.uk/wales

The Wales Office (WO) ensures the smooth working of the devolution settlement in Wales, representing the UK government in Wales. The WO represents Welsh interests in Westminster.

Ministers

Minister	Portfolio
Secretary of State for Wales	Overall responsibility for the strategic direction of the Wales Office
Minister for Welsh Stakeholders	Ensures that the interests of Wales are recognised Regional development Welfare, benefits and pensions Health Education and skills Transport Law and order