Primarolo replaces Beverley Hughes, who made the shock decision to resign last week.
Primarolo told CYP Now this week: "I am looking forward to driving forward policies that make a real difference to the support, advice and services available to children and families. My previous role at the Department of Health included many issues that are critical to the long-term prospects of our young people. By continuing to work together - children's services, schools, the voluntary sector and government - we can make this country the best place in the world for our children to grow up in."
Public sector experience
Primarolo was public health minister for nearly two years, and before that she worked closely with Children's Secretary Ed Balls during a 10-year spell at the Treasury.
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