A Government Minister responsible for an area of policy (7,8)

I believe the answer is:

cabinet minister

(Other definitions for cabinet minister that I've seen before include "high-ranking member?" , "member of government" , "May perhaps" , "went down to provide 22 24 [WHISKY GALORE] - with 17d" , "senior politician" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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