The Marquess of Salisbury formed a caretaker government in June 1885, upon his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by Queen Victoria, succeeding William Ewart Gladstone. His ministry lasted for over seven months. Cabinet : Changes August 1885The Duke of Richmond becomes Secretary for Scotland. Edward Stanhope succeeds him at the Board of Trade; his successor as Vice-President of the Council is not in the Cabinet. January 1886 The Lord-Lieutenantship of Ireland goes into commission. William Henry Smith becomes Chief Secretary for Ireland. Lord Cranbrook succeeds him as Secretary for War, while remaining Lord President. List of ministers Notes References Sources British ministries Government 1880s in the United Kingdom 1885 establishments in the United Kingdom 1886 disestablishments in the United Kingdom Ministries of Queen Victoria Cabinets established in 1885 Cabinets disestablished in 1886 Caretaker governments