David Blunkett has detailed the make-up of his Home Office team following last week's reshuffle.

Despite reports that a new justice ministry was to be established, Blunkett's law and order fiefdom survived unscathed.

The home secretary is reported to have fought a rearguard action to prevent the creation of a rival Cabinet post.

Two ministers leave his department - with Bob Ainsworth becoming deputy chief whip and Lord Filkin heading to the new constitutional affairs department.

Hazel Blears has been promoted to become minister of state for crime reduction, policing and community safety.

Baroness Scotland will be the new minister of state for the criminal justice system and law reform.

Beverley Hughes remains as the minister of state for citizenship and immigration.

She will add to her responsibilities by deputising for the home secretary on civil renewal, terrorism and resilience issues.

Paul Goggins, appointed six weeks ago, remains as junior minister with responsibility for correctional services.

Fiona Mactaggart last week joined the department as the junior minister responsible for race equality, community policy and civic renewal.

And fellow member of the 1997 intake Caroline Flint takes on the junior portfolio for reducing organised and international crime, anti-drugs co-ordination and international and European issues.

"I have another strong team in place to continue the real progress we are making in the Home Office," said Blunkett.

"The Home Office is making real progress in reducing crime, bringing down asylum figures and reducing the reoffending rates, and I would like to pay tribute to the significant contribution made by Bob Ainsworth and Lord Filkin during their time as ministers and wish them well in their new posts."

Michael Wills, the unpaid minister responsible for the Home Office's computers and communications services, also remains at the department.