Minister of State for Digital Government and Data
| United Kingdom Minister of State for Digital Government and Data | |
|---|---|
since 6 September 2025 | |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | |
| Style | Minister of State |
| Reports to | Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology |
| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | The Monarch (on the advice of the Prime Minister) |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 7 March 2023 |
| First holder | Julia Lopez |
The Minister of State for Digital Government and Data is a mid-level position in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology of the British Government[1] It is currently held by Ian Murray.
Responsibilities
The minister has responsibility of the following policy areas:[1]
- Public sector reform
- Digital ID
- Digital products
- Data policy
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[a] MP for Maldon |
9 May 2023 | 20 December 2023 | Conservative | ||||
| Julia Lopez MP for Hornchurch and Upminster |
20 December 2023 | 5 July 2024 | Conservative | ||||
| Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms | |||||||
| Chris Bryant MP for Rhondda and Ogmore |
8 July 2024 | 6 September 2025 | Labour | Starmer | |||
| Minister of State for Digital Government and Data | |||||||
| Ian Murray MP for Edinburgh South |
6 September 2025 | Incumbent | Labour | Starmer | |||
References
- ^ In accordance with the Ministerial and other Maternity Allowances Act 2021 Whittingdale temporarily served during Lopez's maternity leave.
- ^ a b "Minister of State (Minister for Digital Government and Data)". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 24 September 2024.