HM the King has appointed Alex as Minister of State at the Ministry of Defence.
The responsibilities of the role include delivery of the MOD equipment plan, science and technology, defence exports and nuclear enterprise.
Following his appointment, Alex said:
"I am honoured to have been asked to serve as the Minister for Defence Procurement in the Ministry of Defence.
"It’s a complex brief, and I’m conscious of course that I am taking it on at an important time for national and international security. I will serve to the best of my ability, and I look forward to doing so alongside my many Cheltenham constituents who already play such a central role in keeping our country safe."