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Modern use
The modern state secretary institution was established in 1947, following a 78-41 vote in the
In 1968 the Conservative representative
Originally, the position was typically given to external technical experts or young politicians with little or no prior experience as elected politicians. In 1980, a landmark was made as Helen Bøsterud became the first state secretary with prior experience in parliament. However, this is still not the rule.[1] On the other hand, becoming a member of parliament or even minister after serving as a state secretary is common. Jan P. Syse (State Secretary 1970–1971) and Kjell Magne Bondevik (State Secretary 1972–1973) would serve as prime ministers,[3][4] and Thorvald Stoltenberg (State Secretary 1971–1972 and 1973–1979) and Jonas Gahr Støre (State Secretary 2000–2001) would serve as ministers of foreign affairs.[5][6]
Historical use
The title state secretary was first used in 1814. While Norway was still a part of Denmark, in March 1814,
List of current state secretaries
This is a list of the state secretaries in
| Minister | State secretaries | Period | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office of the Prime Minister | Kristine Joy Nordenson Kallset | Labour
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| Astrid Scharning Huitfeldt | Labour | ||
| Wegard Håkon Harsvik | Labour | ||
| Thomas Boe Hornburg | Labour | ||
| Tale Benedikte Jordbakke | Labour | ||
| Siri Storstein Hytten | Labour | ||
| Anne Marie Aanerud | Centre | ||
| Andreas Bjelland Eriksen | Labour | ||
| Minister of Finance | Lars Erik Bartnes | Centre | |
| Erling Emil Laugsand | Centre | ||
| Lars Vangen | Centre | ||
| Erlend Trygve Grimstad | Centre | ||
| Lotte Grepp Knutsen | Labour | ||
| Minister of Labour and Inclusion | Maria Schumacher Walberg | Labour | |
| Truls Aronsen Wickholm | Labour | ||
| Nancy Herz | Labour | ||
| Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy | Vidar Ulriksen | Labour | |
| Minister of Development | Bjørg Sandkjær | Centre | |
| Foreign Minister | Finn Henrik Thune | Labour | |
| Eivind Vad Petersson | Labour | ||
| Minister of Climate and Environment | Ragnhild Sjoner Syrstad | Labour | |
| Minister of Children and Families | Trine Fagervik | Centre | |
| Minister of Munincipalities and Districts | Ole Gustav Narud | Centre | |
| Kjersti Bjørnstad | Centre | ||
| Nancy Charlotte Porsanger Anti | Centre | ||
| Minister of Transport | Mette Gundersen | Labour | |
| Minister of Oil and Energy | Amund Vik | Labour | |
| Minister of Health and Care Services | Karl Kristian Bekeng | Labour | |
| Minister of Culture and Equality | Gry Haugsbakken | Labour | |
| Minister of Trade and Industry | Halvard Ingebrigtsen | Labour | |
| Janicke Andreassen | Labour | ||
| Minister of Education | Kristina Torbergsen | Labour | |
| Halvard Hølleland | Labour | ||
| Minister of Agriculture and Food | Wenche Karen Westberg | Centre | |
| Minister of Justice and Public Security | Astrid Bergmål | Labour |
References
- ^ a b c d Søberg, Morten (30 October 2008). "Den nye politiske klassen". Dag og Tid (in Norwegian). Retrieved 31 October 2008.
- ^ Einar Gerhardsen's Second Government. 5 November 1945 - 19 November 1951 – Government.no
- ^ JPS &tab=Biography "Jan P. Syse" (in Norwegian). Storting.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ KMB &tab=Biography "Kjell Magne Bondevik" (in Norwegian). Storting.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Thorvald Stoltenberg" (in Norwegian). Storting.
- ^ "Jonas Gahr Støre" (in Norwegian). Storting.
- ^ Secretary to the Council of State since 1814 – Government.no
- ^ "Nye statssekretærar". Regjeringa.no. 14 October 2021. Archived from the original on 14 October 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2022.