Following the announcement of a full coalition between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat Parties, Cabinet and Minister appointments have now been confirmed for the new Government. Here is the list under the culture, health and communities portfolios.

Full details of all new cabinet members’ profiles can be found here.

 

Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport
Jeremy Hunt MP (Con)

Previously Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

The Hon Ed Vaizey MP (Con)

Previously Shadow Arts Minister

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

Hugh Robertson MP (Con)

Previously Shadow Minister for Sport and Shadow Olympics Minister

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State

John Penrose MP (Con) (jointly with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills). 

Previously Shadow Minister for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform

 

Secretary of State for Health
Andrew Lansley CBE MP (Con)

Previously Shadow Secretary State for Health 

Health Minister

Paul Burstow MP (Lib Dem)

Previously Liberal Democrat Chief Whip

Health Minister

Simon Burns MP (Con)

Previously an Opposition Whip 

 

 

Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Eric Pickles MP (Con)

Previously Chairman of the Conservative Party

Communities & Local Government Minister

Greg Clark MP (Con)

Previously Shadow Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change

Housing Minister

Grant Shapps MP (Con)

Previously Shadow Minister for Housing

 

 

Unfortunately the Lib Dem / Conservative coalition negotiation document does not detail any terms agreed on manifesto commitments made on Culture, Media and Sport.

 

With thanks to Creativity, Culture & Education