Economic Secretary to the Treasury
| United Kingdom Economic Secretary to the Treasury | |
|---|---|
since 6 September 2025 | |
| His Majesty's Treasury | |
| Reports to | First Lord of the Treasury (Prime Minister) Chancellor of the Exchequer |
| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | The King (on the advice of the prime minister) |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Inaugural holder | Douglas Jay |
| Formation | 13 November 1947 |
| Website | Official Website |
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (EST) is a ministerial position in HM Treasury responsible for the UK government’s financial services, economic sanctions, financial crime, and debt and reserves management policy. Furthermore, the EST is responsible for the Treasury’s interests in British Overseas Territories (BOTs) and Crown Dependencies. Since 2014, the position has typically been held concurrently with City Minister. The position is shadowed by the Shadow Economic Secretary to the Secretary.