Minister and Leader of the House of Commons facts for kids

The Minister and Leader of the House of Commons was an important job in the government of Northern Ireland. This role was part of the cabinet, which is a group of top government officials. They worked in the Parliament of Northern Ireland, which helped govern the region from 1921 to 1972. This specific position was created in 1966. It was empty for short times in 1968 and 1969. From March 1971, this role was combined with another job, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Development.

What Was the Minister and Leader of the House of Commons?

This special job was created to help the Parliament of Northern Ireland run smoothly. The person in this role was like a manager for the daily work of the House of Commons. They made sure that new laws and important discussions happened in an organized way. They also helped the government's plans move forward in Parliament.

A Look at the People in Charge

Many different people held this important role. The table below shows who served as the Minister and Leader of the House of Commons. It also shows when they started and who was the Prime Minister at that time. All the people listed here were members of the Ulster Unionist Party. This was a major political party in Northern Ireland during this period.

Important Leaders Before 1966

Even before the official "Minister and Leader of the House of Commons" job was created in 1966, some people had similar responsibilities. They were known as the Leader of the House of Commons. These individuals held this role alongside other government jobs.

• 1964: Ivan Neill
• 1965: Brian Faulkner