Minister of Defence (United Kingdom) Minister of Defence (United Kingdom) The post of Minister of Defence was responsible for co-ordination of defence and security from its creation in 1940 until its abolition in 1964. The post was a Cabinet-level post and generally ranked above the three service ministers, some of whom, however, continued to also serve in Cabinet. Prior to the outbreak of the Second World War, concerns about British forces being understrength led in 1936 to the creation of the post of Minister for Coordination of Defence by Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin. The post was abolished by Baldwin's successor Neville Chamberlain in April 1940.
Prime Minister of Finland is entitled to a 30-day leave (holiday) during each calendar year. The maintenance, staff and services of "Kesäranta", the official residence, is paid for by the government. The prime minister has transportation and security services at their disposal at all times. Prime Minister of Finland The Prime Minister of Finland (, ) is the head of the Finnish Government. The prime minister is Finland's head of government and is formally appointed by the President. Finland's first prime minister was Pehr Evind Svinhufvud, who was appointed to the post on 27 November 1917. Finland's incumbent prime minister is Juha Sipilä of