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Written at House of Commons. His negotiations with the doctors; wishes to see the experiment of a medical service tried. Had breakfast the previous day with Venezelos, the Greek Prince; hailed D. Lloyd George as 'the champion of the new democracy'.
Written at House of Commons. His 'most healthful repose' at Brighton - 'Feel fit for the 6 weeks job in front of me'. Has asked Asquith to take charge of the Licensing Bill in the House in order to free him to prepare for the rest of the Bill and for the Development Bill 'which I am very keen on'.
Written at House of Commons. His financial statement was well received. Churchill is unhappy about the disposal of the money, 'but he stands quite alone in this wish'.
Written at House of Commons. His examination is at an end. The atmosphere that day was 'totally different'. 'Today I was the accuser. It is over now & utterly smashed & pulverised'. Is still receiving widespread congratulations. Is to dine with Robertson Nicol that evening.
Written at House of Commons. His doctors' statement went off very well. The doctors are now expected to come in to the insurance scheme.
Written at House of Commons. His discussion with MacNaughton about Mary. The doctors consider her condition 'serious but by no means hopeless. Everything will depend on the next few days'. Feels cheered by this talk. It is felt that Maggie would be of greater use at Criccieth later on when Mary's symptoms have developed fully.
Written at House of Commons. His decision concerning the directorship. 'Massingham came to me today & begged me to form a fourth party. He said, "You are the man". My present inclination is to try to force Alfred through. Ellis will strenuously oppose. Advise. Squash J.T.J.'.
Written at House of Commons. His contribution to the debate on the Tithe Bill - '... the longest speech yet delivered in Committee & they all tell me the best. ... There is no doubt whatever that [S.T.] Evans & I have taken a decided step forward in the estimation of the House'. As a result of their efforts an important new provision has been inserted in the Bill. The Bill is to pass its third reading the following day.
Written at House of Commons. His cold. Poor Baldwyn Lloyd. 'Sound & fury' characterize the Commons at the moment. The Genedl libel case - 'what a mess, but we ought to get out of this with a small payment into Court'.
Written at House of Commons. His attacks on the government the previous night. Leaves the following day to assist in the county council election campaigns in Brecon, Radnor and Montgomery: 'Most important from Welsh & personal point of view'. The government whips had to ensure that the Conservative MPs had to speak in the House for almost two hours to avoid a government defeat that day.
Written at House of Commons. His attack on the Sugar Convention last night was a triumph. There is delight in the Liberal ranks. Will send his expenses to William George.
Written at House of Commons. His attack on 'the Mayor of Birkenhead's lapse into snobbery. It will do him good. I was very annoyed & rattled & showed it'. The Bishop of St Asaph approves of his Llandrindod speech. The letter from the Vicar of Swansea in the Western Mail. 'The Mail in its leader is toning down but still hostile'.
Written at House of Commons. His arm is better and has been playing golf. Knows nothing of the march of recent events.
Written at House of Commons. His answer in the House on the Birkbeck Bank: 'Our fellows cheered for several minutes'. Is taking the Chair this evening at a dinner with Kitchener on his right.
Written at House of Commons. His amendment is coming on. There is no reference in the Queen's Speech to education: 'Disagreement in Cabinet over it so I hear'. Balfour is ill, thus delaying the fiscal debate. 'C.B. was on great form today, Austen replying very feeble'.
Written at House of Commons. 'Heb gael cyfle etto. Yn disgwyl cael tro. Da iawn Sir Fon',
Written at House of Commons. He is gaining great credit from the Merchant Shipping Bill. Has received many congratulations, and the leading article in that day's Times praises the measure. The lobby representative of the Times describes D. Lloyd George as 'the only Minister who can get Bills through'. Hopes for an opportunity of getting through his Census of Education Bill: 'I am just as keen on that as on Merchant Shipping'.