New culture secretary and tourism minister

Following Gordon Brown’s cabinet reshuffle, James Purnell (former tourism minister) has been named as the culture secretary in the new cabinet.

Former culture secretary, Tessa Jowell now takes on the role of Olympics minister.

Margaret Hodge takes on the role of tourism minister. Before coming to DCMS, Margaret Hodge was minister for industry and the regions at the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI).

The DCMS and tourism

"We champion the tourism and leisure industries, helping everyone make the most of the UK as a tourist and leisure destination, even if you live here already. We are responsible for supporting the tourism and leisure industries at national level.

"With strategic partners and our sponsored bodies we help to improve the quality of what the UK has to offer for everyone. Our initiatives and consultations detailed below aim to maximise the contribution of the tourism and leisure industries to the economy and improve the quality of life for all."

For more information visit www.culture.gov.uk