Minister of Public Works (Denmark)

Minister of Public Works
Minister for offentlige arbejder
State coat of arms of the Kingdom of Denmark
Longest serving
Kai Lindberg
1 September 1955–28 November 1966
Ministry of Transport
TypeMinister
Member of
Reports tothe Prime minister
SeatSlotsholmen
AppointerThe Monarch
(on the advice of the Prime Minister)
Formation15 January 1894 (1894-01-15)
First holderHans Peter Ingerslev
Final holderArne Melchior
Abolished14 August 1986 (1986-08-14)
Superseded byMinister of Transport
Successiondepending on the order in the State Council
DeputyPermanent Secretary

The Minister of Public Works (Danish: Minister for offentlige arbejder) was the Danish minister responsible for the Ministry of Public Works. The position was created in 1894, following a split from the Minister of the Interior. In 1987, the position was abolished and the roles were transferred to the Minister of Transport.

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