Lars Peder Brekk
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Lars Peder Brekk is a Norwegian
politician for the Centre Party
. He was private secretary to the Minister of Fisheries 1985-1986, and himself Minister of Fisheries in 2000. He was elected to parliament in 2005
. From 20 June 2008, he has been Minister of Agriculture and Food. He was acting leader of the Centre Party from June to September 2008.
of accountant and manager Asbjørn L. Brekk (1926–) and bookkeeper Ragnhild Kirkeby-Garstad (1935–). Aged 15, he joined the Centre Youth
. He has a master of economics from the University of Oslo
, studying from 1977 to 1982. He worked as a secretary for the Norwegian Fisheries Association from 1982 to 1984, then as a divsional leader until 1986. From 1986 to 1987, Brekk was managing director of Global Aqua, and from 1987 to 1988 as director of finance at Hansvik Boat. He worked from 1988 to 1992 as bank manager for Sparebanken Midt-Norge
in Vikna. From 1997 to 1999, he was director of finance at Nils Williksen, and from 1999 to 2005 as managing director at Innovasjon rørvik. From 1999 to 2000 he was also managing director of Pacpro Norge.
Brekk was personal secretary in the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
from 1 January 1985 to 1 January 1986 in Willoch's Second Cabinet
. In 1989–93
, 1993–97
and 2001–05
, Brekk was deputy member of parliament. From 21 January to 17 March 2000, he was Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs in Bondevik's First Cabinet
. He only sat 56 days, due to the cabinet withdrawing. While in parliament, he was first chairman of the Standing Committee on Trade and Industry (2005–07) and them member of the Standing Committee on Scrutiny and Constitutional Affairs
and the Extended Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs (2007–08). From 2007 to 2008, he was parliamentary leader for the Centre Party. On 20 June 2008, Brekk was appointed Minister of Agricultre and Food in Stoltenberg's Second Cabinet
.
From 1993 to 1997, and since 2003, Brekk has been deputy leader of the Centre Party. He is married and has three children. He owns part of a kindergarten
.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
politician for the Centre Party
Centre Party (Norway)
The Centre Party is a centrist and agrarian political party in Norway, founded in 1920. The Centre Party's policy is not based on any of the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th century, but has a focus on maintaining decentralised economic development and political decision-making.From its...
. He was private secretary to the Minister of Fisheries 1985-1986, and himself Minister of Fisheries in 2000. He was elected to parliament in 2005
Norwegian parliamentary election, 2005
Parliamentary elections were held in Norway on 12 September 2005. More than 3.4 million Norwegians were eligible for vote for the Storting, the parliament of Norway. The new Storting has 169 members, an increase of four over the 2001 election....
. From 20 June 2008, he has been Minister of Agriculture and Food. He was acting leader of the Centre Party from June to September 2008.
Biography
Brekk was born and grew up in ViknaVikna
Vikna is a municipality in Nord-Trøndelag county, Norway. It is part of the Namdalen region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Rørvik. Other villages in Vikna include Austafjord, Garstad, and Valøya.-General information:...
of accountant and manager Asbjørn L. Brekk (1926–) and bookkeeper Ragnhild Kirkeby-Garstad (1935–). Aged 15, he joined the Centre Youth
Centre Youth
The Centre Youth is the youth organization of the Norwegian Centre Party. Hence, they advocate decentralization and stress their opposition of the European Union. Their current leader is Sandra Borch.-External links:*...
. He has a master of economics from the University of Oslo
University of Oslo
The University of Oslo , formerly The Royal Frederick University , is the oldest and largest university in Norway, situated in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university was founded in 1811 and was modelled after the recently established University of Berlin...
, studying from 1977 to 1982. He worked as a secretary for the Norwegian Fisheries Association from 1982 to 1984, then as a divsional leader until 1986. From 1986 to 1987, Brekk was managing director of Global Aqua, and from 1987 to 1988 as director of finance at Hansvik Boat. He worked from 1988 to 1992 as bank manager for Sparebanken Midt-Norge
Sparebanken Midt-Norge
Sparebanken Midt-Norge is a Norwegian savings bank based in Trøndelag.Sparebanken Midt-Norge has 71 branches in 51 municipalities in Central Norway and is part of the bank alliance SpareBank 1. In Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag the bank is branded SpareBank 1 Midt-Noge while it is branded...
in Vikna. From 1997 to 1999, he was director of finance at Nils Williksen, and from 1999 to 2005 as managing director at Innovasjon rørvik. From 1999 to 2000 he was also managing director of Pacpro Norge.
Brekk was personal secretary in the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs is a Norwegian ministry responsible for fisheries industry, aquaculture industry, seafood safety, fish health and welfare, harbours, water transport infrastructure and emergency preparedness for pollution incidents. It is led by Lisbeth...
from 1 January 1985 to 1 January 1986 in Willoch's Second Cabinet
Second cabinet Willoch
Willoch's Second Cabinet was a majority, Conservative/Centre/Christian Democrat Government of Norway. It succeeded the Conservative First cabinet Willoch in mid-term to secure a majority, right-winged government, and sat from 8 June 1983 to 8 May 1986...
. In 1989–93
Norwegian parliamentary election, 1989
A general election to the Storting, the parliament of Norway, was held on 11 September 1989.-Results:1 This list was a cooperation between the Norwegian Communist Party, Workers' Communist Party, Red Electoral Alliance and independent socialists....
, 1993–97
Norwegian parliamentary election, 1993
A general election to the Storting, the parliament of Norway, was held on 13 September 1993. The Labour Party won a plurality of seats, and Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland remained in office. The Centre Party was particularly successful, gaining 21 seats....
and 2001–05
Norwegian parliamentary election, 2001
A general election to the Storting, the parliament of Norway, was held on September 10, 2001. The Labour Party won a plurality of votes and seats, closely followed by the Conservative Party...
, Brekk was deputy member of parliament. From 21 January to 17 March 2000, he was Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs in Bondevik's First Cabinet
First cabinet Bondevik
Bondevik's First Cabinet governed Norway between 17 October 1997 to 3 March 2000. It was led by Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik, and consisted of the Christian Democratic Party, the Centre Party and the Liberal Party. There was a major reshuffle in March 1999. It had the following...
. He only sat 56 days, due to the cabinet withdrawing. While in parliament, he was first chairman of the Standing Committee on Trade and Industry (2005–07) and them member of the Standing Committee on Scrutiny and Constitutional Affairs
Standing Committee on Scrutiny and Constitutional Affairs
The Standing Committee on Scrutiny and Constitutional Affairs is a standing committee of the Parliament of Norway. It is holds a supervisory role in relation to the proceedings of the parliament and public sector. The committee has 11 members and is chaired by Anders Anundsen of the Centre.From...
and the Extended Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs (2007–08). From 2007 to 2008, he was parliamentary leader for the Centre Party. On 20 June 2008, Brekk was appointed Minister of Agricultre and Food in Stoltenberg's Second Cabinet
Second cabinet Stoltenberg
Stoltenberg's Second Cabinet is the current government of Norway. Appointed on 17 October 2005, it is a coalition between the Labour Party, the Socialist Left Party and the Centre Party, known as the Red–Green Coalition. The cabinet has ten members from the Labour Party, five from the Socialist...
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From 1993 to 1997, and since 2003, Brekk has been deputy leader of the Centre Party. He is married and has three children. He owns part of a kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
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