Fox Ministry, 1856

The Fox Ministry was the second responsible government to be formed in New Zealand. It formed in 1856, but lasted less than a month, from 20 May to 2 June 1856. From the outset, William Fox served as Prime Minister as well as Attorney-General.

Background

Fox was the leader of a 'Wellington Party' of provincial supporters in opposition to the government of Henry Sewell during the 1856 session of Parliament. He moved resolutions which led to the Sewell Ministry's demise. Fox subsequently formed a new ministry at the Governor's invitation. His provincial policies were seen as too extreme for many members, particularly from Auckland. Fox remained much respected in Wellington though had few supporters elsewhere. His administration lasted only weeks and it was not long before he in turn was succeeded by a more centrist, long-lasting administration led by Edward Stafford, which governed until 1861.[1]

Ministers

The following members served on the Fox Ministry:[2]

Name Image Office Term
William Fox
Member of Executive Council 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856
Attorney-General 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856
John Hall
Member of Executive Council 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856
Colonial Secretary 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856
Charles Brown
Member of Executive Council 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856
Colonial Treasurer 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856
William Daldy
Member of Executive Council 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856
Ralph Richardson
Member of Executive Council 24 May 1856 – 2 June 1856
Robert Wynyard
Member of Executive Council 24 May 1856 – 2 June 1856

Notes

  1. ↑ Dalziel, Raewyn & Sinclair, Keith. "Fox, William 1812? - 1893". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
  2. ↑ Wilson 1985, p. 60.

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