the post has been in a variety of ministries, but after 1997 it has been a minister of state position in the department for culture, media and sport. from 1992 to 1997, the post was combined with the office of secretary of state for national heritage. the title of the post was changed to minister for culture in 2005, and to minister for culture, creative industries and tourism in 2007. under that last title, the office was held by barbara follett mp, who was appointed on 5 october 2008, until 22 september 2009.