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Written at House of Commons. Has had an excellent game of golf. The editor of the Daily Mail was very pleasant. A nice letter received from Lord Northcliffe.

Written at House of Commons. Has had an excellent game of golf. Maggie has gone to Llandrindod. Has played with Joseph Pease (the Education Minister) and Freddy Guest.

Written at House of Commons. Has had a 'very satisfactory' consultation with Haldane. The 'ludicrous collapse' at Bangor. The previous night's meeting was a great success.

Written at House of Commons. Has had a slight disagreement with the Tories in the Commons who realize that the Budget is to go through.

Written at House of Commons. Has had a day's golf at Walton Heath. Seeley's election surprises him - 'The other reason was he gave them the dry bones of Liberalism'.

Written at House of Commons. Has had 'a capital time on tonnage' and expects the division to be in his favour. Is busy preparing but regrets having to speak so late. Includes note from Margaret Lloyd George.

Written at House of Commons. Has got two great Bills through this Session. The Times considers the Port of London Bill as the most important this session. Is satisfied with his preparations for the next Session. 'Two very important Cabinets on Navy Estimates. Winston & I fought McKenna - Morley & Grey supporting us'. Believes that they have won.

Written at House of Commons. Has got his Census of Production Bill through the House of Commons - 'Nobody ever thought I could do so. Whips & everybody trying to persuade me it was no use. But I insisted & now it is through'. The Merchant Shipping Bill passed through the House of Lords that day.

Written at House of Commons. Has got his Bill through the Commons at long last. There is still some trouble over the raw whisky. 'Convey my sympathy to W.H. I found him always a true friend'.

Written at House of Commons. Has given Tim Healy 'the trouncing of his life'. Received loud cheers from the Liberal benches.

Written at House of Commons. Has given instructions that a car should be sent down to carry William George. Morale in the Liberal ranks is much improved following the win in the East End and J. A. Pease's unopposed return. The article in that day's Morning Post attacking the Tory Party leaders. There has been a complete change in the situation.

7.5 Pm - Has now seen him. Local Government Board officials are opposed to extending the line for the £5,000. Does not propose to speak on this Bill - 'Prefer reserving myself for other questions in which I take a more genuine interest'.

Written at House of Commons. Has failed to find Bryn Roberts in the House of Commons. Stuart Rendel's speech. Has been praised for his speech in the Tabernacle. Would like the nonconformist report to go to the Herald: 'I shan't send it there because I am not going to recognize that paper at all'.

Written at House of Commons. Has exhausted himself with work that day - has bought the London and India Docks for £17,000,000, and is still negotiating with the other two docks. There is no change in Campbell-Bannerman's condition. Is to speak in the Commons the following evening.

Written at House of Commons. Has disposed of his amendment concerning teachers in denominational schools. Harcourt, Trevelyan and Chamberlain spoke in the debate. Professor Stuart, the editor of the Star, has complimented D. Lloyd George on his sketch in the Star, and has invited further contributions. Has received the enclosed abusive letter from Williams, formerly of Llanystumdwy.

Written at House of Commons. Has discussed with Morley William George's opinion of the government. 'Taff Vale & Natal both unfortunate - badly managed. Dywedodd un o'r aelodau llafur wrthyf, "You are the only Minister who has not blundered" `. The King has approved of the Disestablishment Commission.

Written at House of Commons. Has dictated his thoughts on Disestablishment to a shorthand writer. Asquith's speech was 'fairly good', but was 'not his best by any means'.

Written at House of Commons. Has decided to include the enclosed warning; it will give prominence to the Welsh question. Has asked the Liberal Whip to secure a pair for him until 2 June. His forthcoming meetings in Wales.