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Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Took Gwilym and Megan to the National Gallery that afternoon and met Canon and Mrs Lloyd Jones there. Is to dine that evening with the French ambassador.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. 'Three hours Budget Committee with my head officers in the Treasury'. Dick is to arrive that evening.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. 'Think Education is going through - & glad of it'. Has to defend the Old Age Pensions Regulations in debate that night after 11 o'clock. 'Not the slightest intention of taking any notice of D.A.'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. There will be no division as the opposition plan to support the second reading. Is to speak on Monday. Is glad that Uncle Lloyd likes the letter case.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. There was an important meeting of the Advisory Committee this morning where there was avid support for a national medical service. Asquith is in very good spirits. Dissension in the east will divert public attention from the situation in parliament.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. There is little news, but the news from Antwerp is very worrying. Fears the worst.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Women's Debate is going strong; F. E. Smith has delivered 'a crushing speech against'. 'I am dead against this Bill & mean to vote against it'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The two young warriors have both started. Sir Ivor Herbert is anxious for Dick to join his regiment.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Tories are alarmed by the Liberal land policy. The meeting the previous day at Lady St Heliers to form a domestic servant society will break the passive resistance movement.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The success of this week's meetings. Now has to prepare for Cardiff, Swansea and Llanelly: 'I have no idea how I am to work up fresh stuff for each of these meetings. Rather a big undertaking'. May hold a few private meetings in the Boroughs during Christmas week. Suggests meetings at Pwllheli and Nevin on Christmas Eve.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The success of the previous day's meeting - 'Never saw suffragettes better handled - a little too roughly - but that you cannot help when people are enraged'. The reference to D. Lloyd George in the article by Felson Young in this week's Saturday Review. There is alarm in the Tory ranks because of the Liberal land policy. Is to lunch with Sir Pritchard Jones in Essex.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The success of the meeting with the Liberal editors that day. Has heard that the other side do not propose to fight hard.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The strike persists but prospects of a settlement will improve. Are doubling the number of insurance meetings throughout the country - from 5,000 to 10,000.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The strike has begun. Expects it to last for about two weeks. 'Suffragettes broken out once more. Smashed P.M.'s windows - shop windows in Oxford St. & Charing X. Lunatics'. 'Very trying week. Men are being led by Smiley - Scotch leader - capable - stubborn fanatical, but neither sagacious nor adroit. Short tempered role - a fatal weakness in a leader unless he keeps it well under control'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The report of the Marconi Committee gives great satisfaction, even the Tory report. Asquith plans to give a strong speech: 'He is in excellent form & spirit'. Is going to Walton Heath for the weekend to play golf.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The purchase of a suitable site at Llanystumdwy. Is going to Brighton for a week of rest and preparation.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The problem over Old Age Pensions has been largely solved. Will be in sole charge of the House the following day.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Port of London Bill is still going well. May speak. Goes to Bangor the following day and may be able to reach Criccieth.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The political scene at home has been 'profoundly modified' by the outbreak of war - 'The people know realities when they see them & they can take no interest in wooden rifles in Wales when real guns are blowing up live men in the East'. There are only scant references in the Tory press to the government's guillotine motion. The death of 'poor Llew Glas'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Old Age Pensions Bill is in the Lords, the Licensing Bill is in the Commons and is receiving numerous deputations. 'Sent a deputation of Irish landlords away with a buzz in their ears'. Expects the O.A.P. bill to go through. Enjoyed Blenheim. Searched for a nonconformist meeting at Woodstock and found a prayer meeting in a field - 'Know how difficult it must be for Nonconformity to exist under the shadow of this great palace'.