The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry was a Norwegian ministry responsible for business, trade and industry. It was first created in 1916, as the Ministry of Trade (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade, Shipping and Industry). It took its final name in 1997. The department must report to the legislature, Storting. On 1 January 2014, the ministry was dissolved and the minister portfolio was incorporated into the new Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries.

History

Responsibilities for trade and industry was originally established in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade, Shipping and Industry in 1903. It was not until 1916 where a separate ministry was formed, as the previous ministry was focused on social affairs. After this, the ministry underwent several name changes as a result of transfers of responsibilities.

Organisation

Departments

The Ministry of Trade and Industry has six departments. The Press and Communications Division is part of the Secretary General's staff. The Ministry is headed by the Minister of Trade and Industry. The other political staff consists of three State Secretaries and one Political Advisor. The ministry is divided into the following sections:

Subsidiaries

Subordinate government agencies: Other agencies associated with the department: Wholly owned limited companies: Partially owned public limited companies: