Education and Science. Peter Thorneycroft's position became Secretary of State for Defence. Sir Edward Boyle left the cabinet List of ministers Members of the Cabinet are in bold face. References 1950s in the United Kingdom 1957 establishments in the United Kingdom 1960s in the United Kingdom 1964 disestablishments in the United Kingdom 1957-1964 Cabinets disestablished in 1964 Cabinets established in 1957 Government Ministries of Elizabeth II