Secretary for Petroleum

The position of Secretary for Petroleum is a now defunct office in the United Kingdom Government, associated with the Board of Trade. In 1929, the Secretary for Mines (now also defunct) took over responsibility for petroleum. In 1939 the Petroleum Board assume responsibility for the coordination of the petroleum 'pool' for oil supplies (except oil for the Royal Navy). On 11 June 1942, both these sub-departments of the Board of Trade were transferred to the new Ministry of Fuel and Power, then later the Department of Trade and Industry.

Secretary for Petroleum

The position of Secretary for Petroleum is a now defunct office in the United Kingdom Government, associated with the Board of Trade. In 1929, the Secretary for Mines (now also defunct) took over responsibility for petroleum. In 1939 the Petroleum Board assume responsibility for the coordination of the petroleum 'pool' for oil supplies (except oil for the Royal Navy). On 11 June 1942, both these sub-departments of the Board of Trade were transferred to the new Ministry of Fuel and Power, then later the Department of Trade and Industry.