Second Baldwin ministry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Second Baldwin ministry |
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| 1924–1929 | |
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Stanley Baldwin (1920)
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| Date formed | 4 November 1924 |
| Date dissolved | 4 June 1929 |
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| Monarch | George V |
| Prime Minister | Stanley Baldwin |
| Total no. of members | 114 appointments |
| Member party | Conservative Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority
412 / 615 (67%)
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| Opposition party | Labour Party |
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| Election(s) | 1924 general election |
| Outgoing election | 1929 general election |
| Legislature term(s) | 34th UK Parliament |
| Predecessor | First MacDonald ministry |
| Successor | Second MacDonald ministry |
The second Baldwin ministry was a group of important government officials in the United Kingdom. It was led by Stanley Baldwin from the Conservative Party. He became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after the 1924 election. King George V officially asked him to form this new government.
This government lasted for about five years. It ended after another election in May 1929. This election was sometimes called the "Flapper Election".
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What is a Government Cabinet?
A government cabinet is like a special team of leaders. These leaders are chosen by the Prime Minister. They help run the country. Each person in the cabinet has a very important job. They are in charge of different areas, like money, foreign affairs, or health.
Key Roles in the Cabinet
The cabinet includes people with big responsibilities. For example, the Prime Minister is the main leader. The Lord Chancellor is the head of the justice system. The Chancellor of the Exchequer manages the country's money.
Important People in Baldwin's Cabinet
Here are some of the key people who were part of Stanley Baldwin's cabinet:
- Stanley Baldwin was the Prime Minister. He was also the main leader in the House of Commons.
- Winston Churchill was the Chancellor of the Exchequer. This means he was in charge of the country's finances.
- Sir Austen Chamberlain was the Foreign Secretary. He handled the UK's relationships with other countries.
- Neville Chamberlain was the Minister of Health. He looked after public health matters.
Changes in the Cabinet Team
Sometimes, people in the cabinet change roles or new jobs are created. This happened during Baldwin's time as Prime Minister.
- In April 1925, Lord Balfour took over as Lord President of the Council after another member passed away.
- A new job was created in June 1925. It was the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs. This person looked after relations with other parts of the British Empire.
- The job of Secretary for Scotland became more important in July 1926. It was upgraded to Secretary of State for Scotland.
- Other changes happened over time. Different people took on roles like Minister of Agriculture or Secretary of State for India. This shows how government teams can change to meet new needs.
