Secretary of State for War and the Colonies

Secretary of State for War and the Colonies
Royal Arms used by His Majesty's Government
Style	The Right Honourable[Note 1]
Member of	Cabinet · Privy Council · Parliament
Appointer	Monarch of the United Kingdom based on advice of the Prime Minister
Term length	At His Majesty's pleasure
Formation	17 March 1801
First holder	The Lord Hobart
Final holder	The Duke of Newcastle
Abolished	10 June 1854
Succession	Secretary of State for War · Secretary of State for the Colonies
Deputy	Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies

The Secretary of State for War and the Colonies was a British cabinet-level position responsible for the army and the British colonies (other than India). The Secretary was supported by an Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.
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