Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy
| United Kingdom Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy | |
|---|---|
since 11 September 2025 | |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | |
| Style | Minister |
| Appointer | The Monarch (on the advice of the Prime Minister) |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
| Formation | 2021 |
| First holder | Chris Philp |
| Website | https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/parliamentary-under-secretary-of-state--144 |
The parliamentary under-secretary of state for digital economy is a junior position in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in the British government.[1] The post is currently held by Liz Lloyd.
History
Between 2021 and 2024 the role was known as parliamentary under-secretary of state for Tech and the Digital Economy. The position was originally part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport but was moved to the newly created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in the February 2023 cabinet reshuffle.
Responsibilities
The minister has responsibility of the following policy areas:[1]
- Cyber
- Telecoms
- Space
- Economic security
- Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO)
- Digital inclusion and skills
- Talent – entrepreneurial and investor
List of officeholders
| Name | Portrait | Term of office | Party | Prime Minister | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Tech and the Digital Economy | ||||||
| Chris Philp | 16 September 2021 | 7 July 2022 | Conservative | Boris Johnson | ||
| Damian Collins | 8 July 2022 | 27 October 2022 | Conservative | Boris Johnson Liz Truss | ||
| Paul Scully | 27 October 2022 | 13 November 2023 | Conservative | Rishi Sunak | ||
| Saqib Bhatti | 13 November 2023 | 5 July 2024 | Conservative | Rishi Sunak | ||
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety | ||||||
| The Baroness Jones of Whitchurch | 9 July 2024 | 7 September 2025 | Labour Party | Keir Starmer | ||
| Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Digital Economy | ||||||
| The Baroness Lloyd of Effra | 11 September 2025 | Incumbent | Labour Party | Keir Starmer | ||
References
- ^ a b "Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Digital Economy)". www.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 September 2024.