The position of Under-Secretary of State for War was a British government position, first applied to Evan Nepean (appointed in 1794). In 1801 the offices for War and the Colonies were merged and the post became that of Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies. The position was re-instated in 1854 and remained until 1947, when it was combined with that of Financial Secretary to the War Office. In 1964 the War Office, Admiralty and Air Ministry were merged to form the

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, and the post was abolished.

Parliamentary Under-Secretaries of State for War, 1794–1801

See Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies for the period 1801-1854.

Parliamentary Under-Secretaries of State for War, 1854–1947

''In April 1947 the office was combined with that of Financial Secretary to the War Office.''

Parliamentary Under-Secretaries of State for War and Financial Secretary to the War Office, 1947–1964

''Office reorganised 1 April 1964''

Permanent Under-Secretaries of State for War, 1854–1966

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