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Written at House of Commons. The Pybus case: 'It was very difficult to get him to answer the questions. He rambled & roamed at large all over the shop'.

Written at House of Commons. The Pybus case. Goes to South Wales the following day. 'We must lick them out & out on this Cymru Fydd business & we are on the highway to do so. If I succeed in this & the National Council business the people will begin to believe that the "Gods are with me". They are always apt to judge by result'. Asquith seems about to give in on the National Council; Tim Healy claimed that he had '"got completely off his high horse" & talked rationally about the matter'. The English MPs 'are in a great state of funk about the whole business'.

Written at House of Commons. The Pwllheli disaster. Is dining that evening with Sir William Waddenburn. Spent the previous day with Alfred Davies, Liverpool; 'Rhaid wrth fresh air yn Llundain yma neu fe daga'r machine'. Comments in the press on his recent speech. There is a need to select a delegate for the Swansea Convention.

Written at House of Commons. The provision of typewritten copies of Acts of Parliament for William George. Has arranged 'a long consultation' with Asquith the next day.

Written at House of Commons. The prospects of his motion coming on in the Commons and of the government securing a majority. Is to have a discussion with Clifford and Campbell-Bannerman.

Written at House of Commons. The prospect of attracting legal work. William George should tell Uncle Lloyd that D. Lloyd George is anxious 'to put the organisation scheme on a good basis. That is more important than he imagines. He must not get frightened at newspaper squibs such as those in. Y Faner. There is generally some personal explanation of them'.

Written at House of Commons. The progress with the Budget. Is going to see Asquith for a conversation on the subject.

Written at House of Commons. The progress of the various clauses of the Bill through the House. Were let down by the Whips the previous night: 'It will be a useful lesson to them as they have been very slack of late'.

Written at House of Commons. The progress of the railway. 'Herbert Lewis & I have been having a high old time in the House after 12. ... We paid them out by downright obstruction for nearly three hours. This morning at 1 we raised it again. The Tories jeered & laughed at Herbert. ...'. Best speech D. Lloyd George ever delivered in the House.

Written at House of Commons. The progress of the Merchant Shipping Bill in the Lords. Will be unable to come to Porthmadoc next Tuesday.

Written at House of Commons. The progress of the Education Bill; expects the measure to go through. The Bishop of St Asaph is hopeful. The protest in that day's Times from some of the leading Suffragists.

Written at House of Commons. The progress of the Colonial Conference. Asquith spoke 'in his best sledge hammer style ... aggressively negative. Perhaps too much so'. Is to speak on Monday morning; discusses the line he is likely to take.

Written at House of Commons. The proceedings this morning were 'complete & crushing'. The 'infernal machinations' will now come to an end. 'At this rate no sensitive man can remain in politics. They are fouling every man in the same way & this may do good to others'. Has been working on the Budget all day, and is to dine with Asquith that evening.

Written at House of Commons. The Prime Minister's condition. 'Been to Cabinet - fought out claim of Wales to separate treatment on Licensing Bill - Carried it! Count that in to run for righteousness'.