points out that the ministry's efforts were overshadowed by the general election in which Churchill himself was the focus of public interest. Cabinet This table lists those ministers who held Cabinet membership in the caretaker ministry. Many retained roles they held in the war ministry and these are marked in situ with the date of their original appointment. For new appointments, their predecessor's name is given. Ministers who held Cabinet membership, 23 May – 26 July 1945 Ministers outside the Cabinet This table lists those ministers who held non-Cabinet roles in the caretaker ministry. Some retained roles they held in the war ministry and these are marked in situ with the date of their original appointment. For new appointments, their predecessor's name is given. Government ministers who held offices without Cabinet membership, 23 May – 26 July 1945 Notes References Bibliography Further reading 1940s in the United Kingdom 1945 disestablishments in the United Kingdom 1945 establishments in the United Kingdom British ministries Cabinets disestablished in 1945 Cabinets established in 1945 Politics of World War II United Kingdom in World War II Ministry 2 Caretaker governments