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The record industry has a new champion in Government with minister for the arts Estelle Morris taking over Kim Howells' brief for the creative industries, including music.
Morris, who quit as education minister last October, saying she was not up to the job of running a major department, was confirmed as the minister in charge of the music industry by culture secretary Tessa Jowell last Monday.
On her appointment, Morris says, "I am excited by this new portfolio and I look forward to working with the arts and creative industries sectors. Both music and film have the power to inspire and educate, while blazing an economic and cultural trail for Britain around the world."
The move was welcomed by DCMS music industry advisor Stephen Navin, who ...