United Kingdom
Minister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure
Incumbent
Julia Lopez
since 20 December 2023
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
StyleMinister of State
Reports toSecretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
NominatorPrime Minister
AppointerThe Monarch
(on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Term lengthAt His Majesty's pleasure
Formation7 March 2023
First holderJulia Lopez
WebsiteMinister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure

The Minister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure is a mid-level position in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology of the British Government[1] It is currently held by MP Julia Lopez and was previously held by John Whittingdale.[2]

Responsibilities

The minister has responsibility of the following policy areas:[3]

  • telecoms and digital infrastructure
  • sponsoring BDUK
  • National Data Strategy
  • Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
  • Ofcom

List of ministers

Minister Took office Left office Political party Ministry
Minister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure
Julia Lopez
MP for Hornchurch and Upminster
7 March 2023 9 May 2023 Conservative Sunak
John Whittingdale
MP for Maldon
9 May 2023 20 December 2023 Conservative
Julia Lopez
MP for Hornchurch and Upminster
7 February 2023 Incumbent Conservative

References

  1. "Minister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure – GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  2. "The Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP". GOV.UK. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  3. "Minister of State for Data and Digital Infrastructure – GOV.UK". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2023.


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