1856 Fox Ministry

The Fox Ministry was the second responsible government to be formed in New Zealand.From the outset, William Fox served as Prime Minister as well as Attorney-General.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.

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