Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Tech and the Digital Economy
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Tech and the Digital Economy is a junior position in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in the British government.[1] It is currently held by Chris Philp MP who took the office on 16 September 2021.[2] The role was created out of the Minister of State for Digital and Culture.
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Tech and the Digital Economy | |
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| Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | |
| Appointer | The Monarch on advice of the Prime Minister |
| Formation | 2019 |
| First holder | Matt Warman |
| Website | www |
It was formerly known as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Infrastructure.
Responsibilities
The minister has responsibility of the following policy areas:
- Building Digital UK
- Gigabit Delivery programme
- Mobile coverage
- Telecoms Supply Chain
- Cyber Security
List of officeholders
- Chris Philp (2021–present)
- Matt Warman (2019–2021)
References
- "Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- "DCMS ministerial team confirmed". GOV.UK. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
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