Carteret ministry
Government of Great Britain
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The Carteret ministry was the Whig government of Great Britain that held office from 1742 to 1744, following the defeat of the Walpole ministry by a margin of one vote.[1] The nominal head of the ministry was Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, until his death in 1743. He was succeeded in the role of prime minister by Henry Pelham.
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Date formed16 February 1742
Date dissolved1744
MonarchGeorge II
Prime MinisterThe Earl of Wilmington
Henry Pelham
Henry Pelham
Carteret ministry | |
|---|---|
Cabinet of Great Britain | |
| 1742 – 1744 | |
| Date formed | 16 February 1742 |
| Date dissolved | 1744 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | George II |
| Prime Minister | The Earl of Wilmington Henry Pelham |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Majority |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader | |
| History | |
| Election | 1741 general election |
| Legislature terms | 1741–1747 |
| Predecessor | Walpole ministry |
| Successor | Broad Bottom ministry |
The ministry derives its name from John Carteret, 2nd Baron Carteret. He served as Northern Secretary throughout until his resignation, having been the mainstay of whom the respective prime ministers were dependent for support.
Ministry
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Lord of the Treasury[2] | (head of ministry) | 1742 | 1743 |
| (head of ministry) | 1743 | Continued | |
| Lord Chancellor[2] | Continued | Continued | |
| Lord President of the Council[2] | 1742 | Continued | |
| Lord Privy Seal[2] | 1742 | 1743 | |
| 1743 | 1744 | ||
| Secretary of State for the Northern Department[2] | (head of ministry) | 1742 | 1744 |
| Secretary of State for the Southern Department[2] | Continued | Continued | |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer[2] | 1742 | 1743 | |
Henry Pelham (head of ministry) | 1743 | 1744 | |
| Master-General of the Ordnance | Continued | Continued | |
| Secretary at War | Continued | 1744 | |
| First Lord of the Admiralty[2] | 1742 | 1744 | |
| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster[2] | George Cholmondeley, 3rd Earl of Cholmondeley | 1742 | 1743 |
| 1743 | 1744 | ||
| Paymaster of the Forces | Henry Pelham | Continued | 1743 |
Thomas Winnington | 1743 | 1744 |
