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.
This portfolio was created by Statute 17-18 Elizabeth II, c. 28, assented to March 28, 1969 and proclaimed in force April 1, 1969.
The offices of Minister of Regional Industrial Expansion and Minister of State for Science and Technology were abolished and the office of Minister of Industry, Science and Technology created by Statute 38 Elizabeth II., c. 1 (1990), assented to on January 30, 1990 and proclaimed in force on February 23, 1990. By this Act, the Minister of Industry, Science and Technology is to be assisted by a Minister for Science.