The Minister of Defence for the Royal Navy[1] was a senior ministerial appointment of the British Government established in April 1964.

On 6 January 1967 this post was abolished and replaced by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Royal Navy.

The final post holder was George Jellicoe, 2nd Earl Jellicoe, he became the first incumbent of the new office of Minister of Defence for the Royal Navy and held that position until October 1964.

The Minister of State for the Royal Navy was a member of both boards.

In January 1967 this office was abolished and renamed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Royal Navy.