Following the General Election Loyd Grossman, Chairman of the Heritage Alliance, has written to ministers to congratulate them on their appointment or re-appointment enclosing a copy of our Heritage Manifesto 2017.
The Rt Hon Karen Bradley MP has been re-appointed Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. She has announced her full ministerial team and their portfolios:
John Glen MP has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Arts, Heritage and Tourism (follow on Twitter).John Glen is now responsible for arts, culture, heritage, public libraries, museums, National Archives and tourism.
Matt Hancock MP has been appointed Minister for Digital. (follow on Twitter). Responsibilities include the creative industries, digital skills and engagement and data;
Tracey Crouch MP has been appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Sport and Civil Society. (follow on Twitter). Responsibilities include the Office for Civil Society and The National Lottery and society lotteries; and
Lord Ashton of Hyde has been re-appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State with responsibility for ceremonials, DCMS business in the Lords and First World War commemorations.
We look forward to continuing to work with the Government to achieve positive changes for the heritage sector. The BBC has reported that the State Opening of Parliament and the Queen’s Speech will take place on Wednesday 21 June.