This is a list of ministers of development of Spain, also known as ministers of public works and, more recently, as ministers of transport.
Introduction Before 1847, it was the minister of the interior (at that time known as minister of the governance), the Cabinet-member responsible for everything regarding public works, hydric resources, trade, education, culture and agriculture, among others. In 1847, a new government department was established to assumed all these competences, the Ministry of Trade, Public Instruction and Public Works.
This department was renamed as Ministry of Development in 1851 and has been the origin of many other departments, as many of its responsibilities have been established as independent departments. Currently, the ministry focuses on the regulation of transport and transport infrastructure, and is known as the "Ministry of Transport".
List of ministers