Jens Hundseid's Government

Jens Hundseid’s Government was appointed by King Haakon VII in a session of the Council of State on 14 March 1932, effective as of the same day at 10.45 a.m. It was a reconstruction of Peder Kolstad’s Government, following Prime Minister Kolstad’s death on 5 March 1932.

In a session of the Council of State on 25 February 1933, Jens Hundseid's Government handed in its resignation, after a vote of no confidence in the Storting on the issue of economic restrictions. Permission to leave was granted by King Haakon VII in a session of the Council of State on 2 March 1933, effective as of 3 March 1933 at 11 a.m. At the same time, Johan L. Mowinckel's Third Government was appointed, effective as of the same point of time.

About the Government

Prime Minister:

Jens Falentinsen Hundseid (B)

Parliamentary basis:

Minority government

Appointment reason:

Change after government crisis

Resignation reason:

Change after vote of no-confidence

Parties in the Government:

Bondepartiet (B)

Politicians