The result of these changes has been a long and complex road to responsible government.

But it's clear to me, as it must be to you, that the city needs a responsible government.

"I think what's key is to make sure that we have a responsible government," he said.

However, full responsible government would not be granted until 1855.

No responsible government is going to let everyone help themselves to that for free, when it costs money to produce.

At the same time the coalition that had won responsible government began to break up in the 1850s.

A responsible government would tax more, spend less and pay off its debts.

The political issue most often debated was that of responsible government.

What then are the conditions necessary for the existence of responsible government?

A responsible government has to shore up a system in crisis using public money.