Ministerial role

Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology

Responsibilities

The Secretary of State has overall responsibility for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. See junior ministers roles for individual portfolio areas.

Current role holder

The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP

Peter Kyle was appointed Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on 5 July 2024. He was elected as the MP for Hove and Portslade in July 2024.

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Previous holders of this role

  1. The Rt Hon Michelle Donelan

    2023 to 2024

  2. The Rt Hon Michelle Donelan

    2023 to 2023