Secretary Of State For Housing

[maggiebee]

Why is there no Secretary of State for Housing in Theresa May’s Cabinet?

Before the election, Theresa May told The Big Issue that housing was a priority – but there is no dedicated housing secretary in the new Cabinet. Isn't it time housing was prioritised by the government?

Have no wish to start WW3 but would be interested in your comments/observations.

[naomi24]

https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/minister-of-state-for-communities-and-local-government

[mikey4444]

Maggie....looks as if the post is vacant !

[naomi24]

Sorry Maggiebee. It looks as if this fellow has the job.

https://www.gov.uk/government/ministers/secretary-of-state-for-communities-and-local-government

[Baldric]

Gavin Barwell served as Minister of State for Housing, Planning and Minister for London at the Department for Communities and Local Government from July 2016 until June 2017.

Not exactly empty for ages .

[naomi24]

Baldric, I don't think the job is empty. There seems to have been a bit of a rethink on titles and perhaps organisation, but Sajid Javid appears to be assuming the role.

[mikey4444]

There you are Maggie....it will be OK now that Javid is in charge !

[naomi24]

^That's not really relevant to the question, is it.

[maggiebee]

There is still no dedicated Secretary of State for Housing sitting at the top table of British politics. Despite an ongoing housing crisis – and the focus intensified following the Grenfell blaze tragedy – the Cabinet announced by Theresa May after the General Election did not include a Secretary of State for Housing.
Instead, housing is one of the many areas of responsibility overseen by Sajid Javid, who retains his position as Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. The position of Minister of State for Housing and Planning will remain one of the second tier positions.
And following his defeat in Croydon Central, Gavin Barwell will no longer be in the job. He has, instead, swiftly found new employment as Downing Street Chief of Staff.

[naomi24]

maggiebee, I don't think there has ever been a Secretary of State specifically for housing.