New Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion

On Friday 20 June, Mr. Dag Terje Andersen was appointed Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion. Mr. Bjarne Håkon Hanssen was appointed new Minister of Health and Care Services.

Mr. Andersen was formerly Minister of Trade and Industry. In the Norwegian Parliament he represents the county of Vestfold. Over the years, Mr. Andersen has held a number of assignments with the Norwegian Labour Party. Professionally, he was for many years a forestry worker.

Dag Terje Andersen (left) recieves the keys to the office from Bjarne Håkon Hanssen.

The other political appointees will continue with the Ministry, except for political advisor Ketil Lindseth, who will follow Mr. Hanssen to the Ministry of Health and Care Services.