National Government (1935–1937)
3rd National Government of the United Kingdom
The National Government of 1935–1937 was formed by Stanley Baldwin on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by King George V, following the resignation of Ramsay MacDonald in June 1935.
As a National Government it was a coalition of members of the Conservative Party, Liberal Nationals and National Labour, as well as a number of individuals who belonged to no political party. The Government oversaw the Edward VIII abdication crisis and three monarchs in 1936. In May 1937, Baldwin retired and was replaced as prime minister by Neville Chamberlain.
Cabinet
1935–1937
Notes
Anthony Eden served as Minister without Portfolio, with specific responsibility for League of Nations Affairs (and was often referred to as "Minister for League of Nations Affairs) for approximately six months; during this time, he enjoyed equal status with the Foreign Secretary (Sir Samuel Hoare) and sat in the cabinet.
List of ministers
Members of the Cabinet are in bold face.
References
Butler, David, and G. Butler, Twentieth Century British Political Facts 1900–2000
Hyde, H. Montgomery. Baldwin: The Unexpected Prime Minister (1973)
Jenkins, Roy. Baldwin (1987) excerpt and text search
Mowat, Charles Loch. Britain Between the Wars, 1918–1940 (1955).
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