Central Government

Her Majesty's Government consists of ministers responsible for the conduct of national affairs. The Queen alone appoints the Prime Minister and all other Ministers are appointed by her on the Prime Minister's recommendation. Most Ministers are members of the Commons, although the Government is also fully represented by Ministers in the Lords.

The Prime Minister presides over the Cabinet, is responsible for allocating functions among Ministers and, at regular meetings with the Queen, informs her of the general business of the Government.

For more information on the Government, Government Departments and Members of Parliament visit the Direct Gov website.

Also to find out more about the government, please visit the Parliament website, or to find out more information about what the government does, you can go straight to the Understanding Parliament.