Who is the new Universities Minister Greg Clark?

Today Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Greg Clark to the post of Universities Minister, after David Willetts resigned yesterday. But who is Greg Clark? Felix takes a look.

Name: Greg Clark

MP for: Royal Tunbridge Wells since 2005

Age: 46

Previous Ministerial Posts:

• Minister of State for Decentralisation
• Minister of State for Cities and Constitution Previous Shadow Cabinet Posts:
• Energy and Climate Change Controversies?
• Told fellow Conservatives in 2006 to pay less attention to the thinking of Winston Churchill
• Accused of hypocrisy when developing policies on planning regulations

Mr Willetts is a tough act to follow.

Previous Jobs:

• Controller for BBC in Commercial Policy
• Councillor on Westminster Council Did you know?

Mr Clark is an ardent supporter of homeopathic treatments and has a homeopathic hospital in his constituency.

What do the critics think?

Mr Willetts is a tough act to follow. Critics are unconvinced as to whether Mr Clark will be able to secure the funding necessary for Universities, but it is thought his links with Chancellor George Osborne will stand him in good stead.