The Archive · 1938

In the Government

In, 1924, he was appointed a Junior Lord of the Treasury—a Government 'Whip—and held that position until 1927, when Mr. Baldwin appointed him' to be chairman of the Junior Imperial League. The strength of the League in 1937 undoubtedly due to his efforts as Chairman, for he held that office until 1933, when he became the President.

On the formation of the National Government in 1931, he was made Parliamentary and Financial Secretary to the Admiralty, a position he held until the summer of 1935. Who 'Mr. Baldwin took over the Premie! ship in that year, on Mr. MacDonald's resignation, he was promoted to be 'Mr. 'Thomas' second-in-commond at the Dominions' office.

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