Minister of State for Media and Data

The Minister of State for Media and Data is a junior position in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in the British government.[1] It is currently held by John Whittingdale who took the office on 14 February 2020.[2]

Minister of State for Media and Data
Incumbent
John Whittingdale

since 14 February 2020
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
StyleMinister of State
AppointerThe Monarch
on advice of the Prime Minister
Term lengthAt Her Majesty's pleasure
Websitewww.gov.uk/government/ministers/minister-of-state-for-media-and-data

Responsibilities

The minister has responsibility of the following policy areas:

  • Media
  • Data
  • Future relations with the EU
  • International strategy including oversight of trade negotiations
  • Public appointments
  • National Archives
  • Culture, sports and arts sector recovery from COVID-19

References

  1. "Minister of State (Minister for Media and Data) - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-07.
  2. "The Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2021-01-07.


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