Sandwitch
What other responsibilities do you have as a minister? I’m unclear how it works - is loneliness your only remit? If not, what else are you having to spend time on? And where does loneliness fit into that in terms of your priorities?
Dear Sandwitch - I will try and avoid a long answer! As a minister in the House of Lords, my role is in two bits. Firstly, I deal with all government business relating to my department (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) - so everything from regulation of harmful content on the internet, to tourism, to culture, and the BBC! Secondly, I have a specific responsibility for charities, loneliness, youth social action and a few other things too!! It is certainly varied!