Me old mate Margaret Hodge is now the UK government minister with responsibility for the music sector. Well, I say me old mate, I've never actually met her. Nor heard her speak. In fact, I'm not sure I know what she looks like. Margaret who? Anyway, she is the new Minister For The Creative Industries which includes responsibility for the music industry. She takes over from Shaun Woodward, and will report to new Secretary Of State For Culture, Media And Sport James Purnell, who himself filled the Creative Industries role before Woodward. Hodge was previously Minister Of State For Industry And The Regions, which is good, because we music types are very industrious and very, erm, regional.
Jul 5, 2007
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Hodge takes on music remit in government
Margaret Hodge becomes the UK government minister for the creative industries, including music, taking over from Shaun Woodward and reporting to James Purnell.