The Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies was a junior Ministerial post in the United Kingdom government, subordinate to the Secretary of State for the Colonies and, from 1948, also to a Minister of State.
In 1782, following the loss of the American colonies, the office was abolished, and its duties given to the Home Secretary.
[1] For earlier office-holders see Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.
Thereafter, see Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs.
Thereafter, see Minister of State for Commonwealth Affairs.