Undersecretary of State in ministry vs Undersecretary of State at ministry

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Undersecretary of state in ministry' implies that the undersecretary holds a position within the ministry, while 'undersecretary of state at ministry' suggests that the undersecretary is physically located at the ministry.

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Undersecretary of State in ministry

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the undersecretary holds a position within the ministry.

This phrase is used to specify the role of the undersecretary within the ministry.

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He is currently Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Regional Development.
Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Interior and Administration of Poland
· 1995-1996 Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Industry and Trade
Exchange of views with Krzysztof Stanowski, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Poland on the proposal for a European Endowment for Democracy
· Presentation of the conclusions of the Presidency-in-office in the area of Justice by Igor Dzialuk, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Justice
I'm the undersecretary of state in charge of South American affairs.
The other's Shrub. Undersecretary of State, Latin American affairs.
As Undersecretary of State I was responsible for supervising the administration carried out by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, i.e. drawing up, implementing and overseeing the budget of the Ministry and of its subordinate institutions.
As Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, as well as Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, I gained experience in managing State Budget appropriations and ensuring the regularity, economy, efficiency and effectiveness of their use.
The state department is quietly sending the undersecretary of state to meet with León in two days.
Mr. undersecretary of state, allow me to introduce to you my wife, Marcela.
Undersecretary of State Lawrence Culbertson was rescued last night from Hamas terrorists.
Sir, I don't think you have the right to charge anyone in the military, even if you are a special assistant to an undersecretary of state.
In the words of the Undersecretary of State, Guido Bertolaso, 'Until now, anyone who left a mattress or household appliance in the town square was liable to a EUR 25 fine.
I don't think you can compare a dead Marine to a live special assistant to the undersecretary of state, do you?
Does the Commission's letter refer to statements by the former Minister of Culture, Mr Venizelos, and criticise the law drafted by the current Undersecretary of State for Sport, Mr Orfanos, concerning the debts of Greek football clubs?
Presentation of the Conclusions of the Polish Presidency by Undersecretary of State Ms. Gra ¿yna Henclewska & Mrs. Ma³gorzata Krasnodêbska-Tomkiel, President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK)
Mr. Voinescu, secretary of state in the Ministry of Public Relations.
There is one female Head of State in Europe.
Your predecessor is, today, the Head of State in Lithuania.

Alternatives:

undersecretary of state within the ministry
undersecretary of state at the ministry

Undersecretary of State at ministry

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate the physical location of the undersecretary at the ministry.

This phrase is used to describe where the undersecretary is located physically, typically within the ministry's premises.

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He is currently Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Regional Development.
Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Interior and Administration of Poland
· 1995-1996 Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Industry and Trade
Exchange of views with Krzysztof Stanowski, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Poland on the proposal for a European Endowment for Democracy
· Presentation of the conclusions of the Presidency-in-office in the area of Justice by Igor Dzialuk, Undersecretary of State, Ministry of Justice
I'm the undersecretary of state in charge of South American affairs.
The other's Shrub. Undersecretary of State, Latin American affairs.
As Undersecretary of State I was responsible for supervising the administration carried out by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, i.e. drawing up, implementing and overseeing the budget of the Ministry and of its subordinate institutions.
As Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice, as well as Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, I gained experience in managing State Budget appropriations and ensuring the regularity, economy, efficiency and effectiveness of their use.
The state department is quietly sending the undersecretary of state to meet with León in two days.
Mr. undersecretary of state, allow me to introduce to you my wife, Marcela.
Undersecretary of State Lawrence Culbertson was rescued last night from Hamas terrorists.
Sir, I don't think you have the right to charge anyone in the military, even if you are a special assistant to an undersecretary of state.
In the words of the Undersecretary of State, Guido Bertolaso, 'Until now, anyone who left a mattress or household appliance in the town square was liable to a EUR 25 fine.
I don't think you can compare a dead Marine to a live special assistant to the undersecretary of state, do you?
He was Deputy Secretary of state at 37.
Does the Commission's letter refer to statements by the former Minister of Culture, Mr Venizelos, and criticise the law drafted by the current Undersecretary of State for Sport, Mr Orfanos, concerning the debts of Greek football clubs?
Presentation of the Conclusions of the Polish Presidency by Undersecretary of State Ms. Gra ¿yna Henclewska & Mrs. Ma³gorzata Krasnodêbska-Tomkiel, President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK)
There were street protests during the Summit of EU-Latin American Heads of State at the end of May 2004.
However, I fear that the peace accord has been brought about because it suited the Heads of State at the time.

Alternatives:

undersecretary of state located at the ministry
undersecretary of state working at the ministry

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Undersecretary of State in ministry vs Undersecretary of State at ministry