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Written at House of Commons. Is departing for Bexhill. 'And so Hunter has not crossed the Styx. Long may he remain this side to enquire into the reasons why more or less fortunate fellow-beings have passed to the other side'. Is to lunch that day with Lady Jeune, 'a furious Protectionist'.

Written at House of Commons. Is departing for a motor ride to Canterbury with Megan. Has carried his Welsh National Council through the Cabinet that day.

Written at House of Commons. Is busy with deputations and conferences. Made a deal with Ramsay MacDonald the previous night and defeated the Tories: 'They were hysterical with disappointed rage'.

Written at House of Commons. Is busy. Sees that William George is active at Caernarvon. Goes to play golf the next day.

Written at House of Commons. Is busy preparing for the Budget. His measure is published in full in the newspapers the following day; Northcliffe claims that there has been so much public interest since the Boer War.

Written at House of Commons. Is bringing a sample of his China tea for William George. Has seen Russell about Pentrefelin. Family news. One of his amendments has been accepted. Has received much sympathy on the death of their mother, including from Harcourt and Burns; 'The best way of bwrw hiraeth is to throw oneself into the performance of one's duties'.

Written at House of Commons. Is awaiting Dillon's return. Is suffering from rheumatism in his arm. Goes to Brighton on Thursday. Is in charge of the House that evening.

Written at House of Commons. Is attending a meeting of the Welsh MPs on the Disestablishment campaign. Legal matters. Is 'preparing elaborately' for the second reading of the Free Education fight, but doubts whether he will be given an opportunity of speaking.

Written at House of Commons. Is attempting to settle the coal strike. Has suggested a strong line of action at that day's preliminary conference and won the support of Asquith, Grey and Buxton: 'We will not permit a stoppage'.

Written at House of Commons. Is attempting to arrange a sea voyage to Spain on the 29th. Had a row with Balfour this afternoon. It has damaged them considerably. They have settled the China row ...'.

Written at House of Commons. Is again in charge of a 'quiet & genial' House of Commons. The progress of the Marconi trial; his broker is in the witness box that day. There is a dinner to Rufus Isaacs at the City Liberal Club that evening. Incomplete.

Written at House of Commons. 'Irish fighting hard for their liquor. God save Ireland - for if he doesn't - their leaders will damn him'.

Written at House of Commons. Intends to speak in the debate on education - 'Y mae'r Ty yn llipa iawn ar hyn o bryd'.

Written at House of Commons. Important Canadian business. Got fifty clauses of his bill through the previous day - 'C.B. & Asquith surprised & delighted'. The rest of the Bill will not come on for some time. Is glad of this so as to be able to devote time to the local Marine Boards: 'I mean to strip them of their powers but I want to give them ample notice & 3 days was hardly sufficient'.

Written at House of Commons. 'I'll stir Roberts up. He is up to the eyes just now'. Did not speak in the debate the previous day.

Written at House of Commons. 'I'll endeavour to arrange with Russell some time in the course of this evening'. Has been speaking three times this evening on the London Bills. May not go to Lancaster tomorrow.

Written at House of Commons. 'I am so glad to hear you have started. You ought to have done it years ago. [?Public speaking in chapel]. You know my view about that. Dal ati bellach. I would rather your task than the one I have now irrevocably taken up despite all its pomp & publicity'. Expects Gwynoro Davies to fall. Business matters. The Harcourt - Morley dinner.