Jens Hundseid's Government

14. March 1932–3. March 1933

Farmers’ Party (B)

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

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