Grey, Henry George (1802–1894)

British politician, son of Charles Grey. He served under his father as undersecretary for the colonies 1830–33, resigning because the cabinet would not back the immediate emancipation of slaves; he was secretary of war 1835–39 and colonial secretary 1846–52.

He granted self-government wherever possible. Yet he advocated transport of convicts to the colonies and opposed Gladstone's home rule policy.