the Wales Office
/ðə ˈweɪlz ɒfɪs/
/ðə ˈweɪlz ɑːfɪs/
- a British government department responsible for representing Welsh interests within the British government, and representing the British government in Wales. It deals with matters outside the control of the Welsh Assembly. It is led by the Secretary of State for Wales and its official name is the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales.
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