Liberal/Liberal National MP for Oldham 1899-1900, Dewsbury 1902-18, Swansea West 1924-29, St Ives 1929-37
President of the Board of Education 1908-11, President of the Board of Agriculture 1911-14, President of the Board of Trade 1914-16, 1931-37, Lord President of the Council 1938-39
