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.

Secretary to the Council of State in this period:
Acting Secretary to the Council of State Bredo Rolsted

About the Government

Prime Minister:

Jens Falentinsen Hundseid (B)

Parliamentary basis:

Minority government

Resignation reason:

Change after vote of no-confidence

Parties in the Government:

Bondepartiet (B)

Politicians