As a Minister, the Advocate General sits on a number of Ministerial Cabinet Committees. These Committees meet frequently throughout the Parliamentary year.
The Advocate General is the Scotland Office, Wales Office and the Attorney General's office official spokesperson in the House of Lords. He answers questions and steers certain legislation through the House on behalf of the UK Government.
The Advocate General represents the UK Government at certain national and international conferences and meetings on a range of legal and policy issues. He undertakes such other Government business as may be required by the Prime Minister or Ministerial colleagues.