"Ministerial Briefcase, Minister Without Portfolio" [NMLH.2020.4.1]

Catalogue Number
NMLH.2020.4.1

Object Name
Despatch Box

Title
Minister Without Portfolio

People
Douglas Houghton; Queen Elizabeth II

Description
Red ministerial briefcase, issued to Douglas Houghton by Queen Elizabeth II. The top of the box reads "Minister Without Portfolio", meaning a minister who sits on the cabinet but does not head any particular department..