Regional Economic Expansion (1969-04-01 - 1983-12-06)
This portfolio was created by Statute 17-18 Elizabeth II, c. 28, assented to March 28, 1969 and proclaimed in force April 1, 1969.
- 1983-12-07
Department Change
The offices of Secretary of State for External Affairs, Minister of Industry, Trade and Commerce, and the Minister of Regional Economic Expansion were abolished and the offices of Secretary of State for External Affairs assisted by a Minister of International Trade and possibly a Minister of External Relations, and a Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion were created by Statute 29-30-31-32 Elizabeth II, c. 167, assented to November 17, 1983 and in force December 7, 1983.
- Regional Industrial Expansion (1983-12-07 - 1990-02-22)
This portfolio was created by Statute 29-30-31-32 Elizabeth II, c. 167, assented to November 17, 1983 and in force December 7, 1983.