Powers of the Counsellors of State in the Event of a Change of Administration
Dublin Core
Title
Powers of the Counsellors of State in the Event of a Change of Administration
Subject
Delegated Powers
Royal Travel
Description
On November 10, 1953, Queen Elizabeth II approved a secret submission stating that, if there was a change of government in the United Kingdom while she was touring the Commonwealth, the appointment of the new Administration would be reserved for her personal decision and the Counsellors of State would only be able to carry out the subsequent formalities. This collection documents the process that led up to that decision.
Source
HO 290/96
Collection Items
Submission - Defining the Powers of the Counsellors of State In Regard to a Change of Administration [1953-11-10]Sir David Maxwell Fyfe's formal advice recommending that, if the Prime Minister were to die or resign while Queen Elizabeth II was touring the…