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 ihe 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 Admitalty, a position he heid until the summer of 1935. When "Mr. Baldwin took over the Premiership in that year, on Mr. MacDonald's resignation, he was promoted to be Mr. 'Thomas' second-in-command at the Dominions' office.
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