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The '''Minister of Information''' of Westarctica   | The '''Minister of Information''' of Westarctica was a [[Royal Council|Royal Council position]] within in the [[government of Westarctica]] that reported directly to [[Grand Duke of Westarctica]].  The post was abolished on 8 May 2019.  | ||
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The Duke of Ravencroft briefly had a deputy minister to assist him in his duties. This post was held by Michael Whyte, who would be granted the title [[Count of Mintz]] in recognition of his work in the position.  | The Duke of Ravencroft briefly had a deputy minister to assist him in his duties. This post was held by Michael Whyte, who would be granted the title [[Count of Mintz]] in recognition of his work in the position.  | ||
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The next Minister of Information, the [[Baron of Bastanchury]], was appointed on 22 March 2018 with the responsibility of assisting the recording and dissemination of information regarding [[Westarctica]] via [[Encyclopedia Westarctica]].  | The next Minister of Information, the [[Baron of Bastanchury]], was appointed on 22 March 2018 with the responsibility of assisting the recording and dissemination of information regarding [[Westarctica]] via [[Encyclopedia Westarctica]]. The ministry was dissolved on 8 May 2019 and absorbed into the function of the [[Ministry of Technology]], where it is technically now a department.  | ||
[[Category:Government of Westarctica]]  | [[Category:Government of Westarctica]]  | ||
[[Category:Cabinet of Westarctica]]  | [[Category:Cabinet of Westarctica]]  | ||