King William IV had dismissed the Whig government of Lord Melbourne on 14 November 1834 and asked Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, to form a government but he declined, instead recommending Sir Robert Peel. Peel was in Sardinia at the time, so the Duke of Wellington took control of the government in a caretaker capacity[1] until Peel returned and was able to form his government on 10 December.
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List of ministers
During the caretaker government there was no Cabinet.[2]
| Office | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Duke of Wellington | 17 November 1834 – 9 December 1834 | |
| Lord Chancellor | The Lord Lyndhurst | 21 November 1834 |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer (interim) | The Lord Denman | 15 November 1834 |
| Lords Commissioners of the Treasury | The Duke of Wellington | 21 November 1834 |
| The Earl of Rosslyn | ||
| The Lord Ellenborough | ||
| Lord Maryborough | ||
| Sir John Beckett | ||
| Joseph Planta |
Notes
- Wellington was the only Secretary of State.[4]
- As no separate Chancellor of the Exchequer had been appointed, Denman held the post pro tempore by virtue of being Lord Chief Justice.
- Most offices were in commission.
References
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