The Minister of Production was a British government position that existed during the Second World War, heading the Ministry of Production.
Initially the post was called "Minister of War Production" when it was created in February 1942, but the first Minister, Lord Beaverbrook, resigned after only two weeks in office. A month later upon the appointment of the second holder the post was titled "Minister of Production".
Minister of War Production (1942) Portrait Name Term of office Political party Max Aitken1st Baron Beaverbrook 4 February1942 19 February1942 Conservative
Minister of Production (1942-1945) Portrait Name Term of office Political party Oliver LytteltonMP for Aldershot 12 March1942 27 July1945 Conservative