1856 Fox ministry

Former government of New Zealand September 2024 September 2024 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.Dalziel Raewyn Sinclair Keith 1f15 Fox, William 1812?–1893 30 April 2012 Ministers The following members served on the Fox Ministry:Wilson 1985 60 NameImageOfficeTerm William Fox center|75px Member of Executive Council 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856 Attorney-General John Hall center|75px Member of Executive Council 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856 Colonial Secretary Charles Brown center|75px Member of Executive Council 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856 Colonial Treasurer William Daldy center|75px Member of Executive Council 20 May 1856 – 2 June 1856 Ralph Richardson center|75px Member of Executive Council 24 May 1856 – 2 June 1856 Robert Wynyard center|75px Member of Executive Council 24 May 1856 – 2 June 1856 Notes References Wilson Jim Jim Wilson (librarian) New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 4th First published in 1913 1985 V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer Wellington 154283103 See also List of New Zealand governments Category:Ministries of Queen Victoria Category:Governments of New Zealand Category:19th century in New Zealand Category:1856 establishments in New Zealand Category:1856 disestablishments in New Zealand Category:Cabinets established in 1856 Category:Cabinets disestablished in 1856