The office of Minister of Marine and Fisheries was abolished and the offices of Minister of Fisheries and Minister of Marine were created by Statute 20-21 George V, c. 21 and c. 31 respectively, both assented to May 30, 1930 and proclaimed in force June 14, 1930.
This portfolio was established by Order in Council on July 1, 1867. It was given statutory basis by Statute 31 Victoria, c. 57, assented to May 22, 1868.
The offices of Minister of Marine and Minister of Railways and Canals were abolished and the office of Minister of Transport was created by Statute 1 Edward VIII, c. 34, assented to June 23, 1936 and proclaimed in force November 2, 1936.