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The New Government begins its legislative journey with a Cabinet Council in Downing Street, as The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce, the Home Secretary

Background imageHome Department Collection: The New Government, a Cabinet Council (litho)

The New Government, a Cabinet Council (litho)
1600692 The New Government, a Cabinet Council (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Government, a Cabinet Council)

Background imageHome Department Collection: The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce (colour litho)

The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce (colour litho)
613296 The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce)

Background imageHome Department Collection: Mr Henry Broadhurst, MP, the New Under-Secretary for the Home Department (engraving)

Mr Henry Broadhurst, MP, the New Under-Secretary for the Home Department (engraving)
1623171 Mr Henry Broadhurst, MP, the New Under-Secretary for the Home Department (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Henry Broadhurst, MP)

Background imageHome Department Collection: Baron Schmerling, the Austrian Minister for the Home Department (engraving)

Baron Schmerling, the Austrian Minister for the Home Department (engraving)
2773317 Baron Schmerling, the Austrian Minister for the Home Department (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baron Schmerling)

Background imageHome Department Collection: The Opening of Parliament, a Cabinet Council in Downing Street (engraving)

The Opening of Parliament, a Cabinet Council in Downing Street (engraving)
1061707 The Opening of Parliament, a Cabinet Council in Downing Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening of Parliament)

Background imageHome Department Collection: Mr H H Fowler, MP for Wolverhampton (engraving)

Mr H H Fowler, MP for Wolverhampton (engraving)
1045052 Mr H H Fowler, MP for Wolverhampton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr H H Fowler, MP for Wolverhampton)

Background imageHome Department Collection: The New Coalition Cabinet (engraving)

The New Coalition Cabinet (engraving)
1056345 The New Coalition Cabinet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Coalition Cabinet)

Background imageHome Department Collection: Miss Margot Tennant, Betrothed to the Right Honourable H H Asquith

Miss Margot Tennant, Betrothed to the Right Honourable H H Asquith, Secretary of State for the Home Department
1604565 Miss Margot Tennant, Betrothed to the Right Honourable H H Asquith, Secretary of State for the Home Department (engraving) by English School



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The New Government begins its legislative journey with a Cabinet Council in Downing Street, as The Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce, the Home Secretary, presides over the meeting. Joining him are Mr Henry Broadhurst, the new Under-Secretary for the Home Department, and Baron Schmerling, the Austrian Minister for the Home Department, in this intricately detailed lithograph. Also present are Mr H.H. Fowler, MP for Wolverhampton, and other esteemed members of the Coalition Cabinet. Amidst the bustle of parliamentary proceedings, a significant personal announcement emerges: Miss Margot Tennant, betrothed to the Right Honourable H.H. Asquith, Secretary of State for the Home Department, adds a touch of joy to the occasion.