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Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Atrocious weather. The previous day's Cabinet meeting was very successful with its approval of the main features of the insurance scheme. Is now completing the draft Bill. Goes to Brighton the following day.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Asquith was excellent the previous night - 'most useful speech for the wobblers'. The result of the Wick by-election is 'glorious'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Asquith is to announce a dissolution of Parliament on Friday. This is secret at present.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Asquith has come out strongly in support of the land proposals. Percy Illingworth says that the land scheme is very popular in the north of England.

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Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Are leaving for the country. Encloses a letter (no. 2752) received that morning from Dr Horton. Has also received a letter from Alfred, Fishguard. Means to 'hit on straight from the shoulder' at the Tories if they go on. Is 'burning for an opportunity'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Are leaving early by motor car the next day. Suggests a day's fishing. The Budget has been well received and has heartened the Liberal ranks. The ballot of the miners is going badly. Even if the miners obey the directive of the executive to return to work, they will do so 'in a sullen & angry mood'. The dispute could well have been avoided 'but for an untimely fit of pedantry'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Anticipates the great fight the following day. Dillon and T.P. O'Conner spent several hours with him at Walton Heath - 'They are dead against proposing terms now. So am I. P.M. [Asquith] strongly in favour of unfolding his concessions at this stage. Carried the Cabinet against him. He was very upset. I am sorry'. Is most anxious to avoid a quarrel with the Irish at this point.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Another successful Cabinet meeting. There is a further meeting the next day to discuss the 'most drastic' of the land proposals which have made some Cabinet members uneasy. Will have a worthwhile speech ready for Swindon.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Another storm is on the horizon. Has spent all morning negotiating with the Labour Party over terms of compensation. 'Wrth gwrs fe fydd Lansbury a Snowden y tu allan i'r fargen - ond nid wyf yn hidio blewyn am danynt hwy'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Another Budget Committee. The Lords now are of great assistance. The debate in the Commons on education. Maggie, Megan and he have lunched with the First Lord of the Admiralty.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. An important Cabinet meeting to discuss the Navy - 'real genuine revolt against Naval Expenditure'. Has no idea of the outcome.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. A hard day's work. Yearns for a holiday but cannot take one for a few weeks.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. A Budget Committee. 'Peers very sorry for themselves. Lytton & Balfour of Burleigh both Unionists made powerful speeches for second reading'. Does not yet know the result.

Written at Treasury Chambers, S.W. Has returned from Devon. Is to have lunch with Crewe and dinner with Grey. Had breakfst with F.E. Smith - 'So you may imagine I am in the colydron [sic] of big events'.

Written at Treasury Chambers. The outcome depends on the miners' opinion of the measure. Regrets that it was not possible to accept their amendment, but the Liberal Party was too divided on the subject. Is still optimistic of a settlement.

Written at Treasury Chambers , Whitehall, S.W. Another very successful Cabinet meeting that day. Goes to Walton Heath for three days the following day.