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Ministerial role
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Responsibilities
The Secretary of State has overall responsibility for strategy and policy across the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
The department’s main policy areas are:
- arts and culture
- broadcasting
- creative industries
- cultural property, heritage and the historic environment
- gambling and racing
- libraries
- media ownership and mergers
- museums and galleries
- the National Lottery
- sport
- telecommunications and online
- tourism
Current role holder: The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP
The Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP has been Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport since 9 April 2014. From April to July 2014 he was also Minister for Equalities. Previously he was Financial Secretary to the Treasury. He is the Conservative MP for Bromsgrove.
Education
Sajid attended state schools before studying economics and politics at Exeter University.
Political career
Sajid has been the Member of Parliament for Bromsgrove constituency since being elected in the 2010 General Election. He was a member of the Work and Pensions Select Committee from June to November 2010.
Career outside politics
Before being elected MP, he worked in business and finance. Aged 25, he became a Vice President at Chase Manhattan Bank. He later moved to Deutsche Bank in London to help build its business in emerging market countries. Sajid left Deutsche Bank as a senior Managing Director in the summer of 2009 to give something back through politics.
Personal life
Sajid is married to Laura and they have 4 children.
Previous holders of this role
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The Rt Hon Maria Miller MP
- 2012 to 2014
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The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP
- 2010 to 2012
Policies
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Creating a lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- 13 February 2014
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Getting more people playing sport
- 10 January 2014
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Making it easier for the communications and telecoms industries to grow, while protecting the interests of citizens
- 30 July 2013
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Supporting vibrant and sustainable arts and culture
- 12 July 2013
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Supporting the library services provided by local authorities and making sure there is a national collection of published material
- 8 April 2013
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Promoting human rights internationally
- 21 March 2013
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Stimulating private sector investment to achieve a transformation in broadband in the UK by 2015
- 27 February 2013
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Marking relevant national events and ceremonies
- 27 February 2013
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Making sure the National Lottery operates effectively and that funding for good causes is distributed properly
- 27 February 2013
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Regulating gambling in Great Britain to make sure it is run responsibly and contributes to economic growth
- 27 February 2013
Announcements
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Prime Minister and charities secure future for Tower of London poppy display
- 8 November 2014
- News story
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Culture Secretary hails impact of National Lottery investment that is regenerating seaside town
- 5 November 2014
- News story
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Sajid Javid's speech at the World Travel Market
- 3 November 2014
- Speech
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Prime Minister appoints Dame Mary Archer as new Chairman of the Science Museum Group
- 29 October 2014
- News story
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Cathedrals secure £8million for repairs as part of First World War Centenary Fund
- 27 October 2014
- News story
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Nuisance calls firms to face more fines
- 25 October 2014
- News story
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Culture Secretary hails progress on London 2012 Legacy
- 22 October 2014
- News story
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Terms of Reference for the Review of Television Licence
- 21 October 2014
- News story
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Sajid Javid's speech at the CyFy 2014 Conference, India
- 16 October 2014
- Speech
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Secretary of State announces India Cultural Exchange Fund
- 15 October 2014
- News story