Ministers will appoint an official public advocate to act for victims of disasters like the Grenfell Tower fire

MINISTERS will appoint an official public advocate to act for victims of disasters like the Grenfell Tower and Manchester terror tragedy, it has been confirmed.

Officials will also plot a new major disaster strategy in the wake of the recent terror attacks.

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The plans include a new civil disaster task force following the chaotic response of support workers in the wake of last week’s Grenfell Tower blaze which left at least 79 dead.

The advocates post was announced by her Majesty during the Queen's Speech along with confirmation of the public inquiry that will also be held into the June 14 fire.

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Speaking as she opened the new parliamentary session, the Queen said: “My Government will initiate a full public inquiry into the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, to ascertain the causes and ensure the appropriate lessons are learned.

“To support victims, my Government will take forward measures to introduce an independent public advocate, who will act for bereaved families after a public disaster and support them at public inquests.”