Minister for Social Exclusion
The Minister for Social Exclusion was a ministerial position within the cabinet of the British government. It was first created as a position outside the cabinet by Tony Blair in 1999 and charged with "tackling social exclusion".[1] From May 2006 until June 2007 it was a full cabinet position in order to put such issues at the forefront of the government's agenda. However, since the Premiership of Gordon Brown, it is no longer a position in Government and as such has become redundant.
The last minister was Hilary Armstrong.
List of Ministers
| Name | Took office | Left office | Political party | Prime Minister | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Woolas | 9 May 2005 | 5 May 2006 | Labour | Tony Blair | |
| Hilary Armstrong | 5 May 2006 | 27 June 2007 | Labour | ||
References
- ↑ "Cabinet to get exclusion minister". BBC News. 24 February 2006. Retrieved 8 December 2009.