1 10 1 https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/ffc138acb1440551a378365de4f6f941.pdf ba416e38549b8421feb91b713e54b433 https://cbaionline.org/corpus/files/original/b7702e73efef28f79ffbb0b1918788a8.pdf 11181d466d37fcc64f3314a3ed734a78 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Powers of the Counsellors of State in the Event of a Change of Administration Subject The topic of the resource Delegated Powers Royal Travel Description An account of the resource 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 A related resource from which the described resource is derived HO 290/96 Ministerial Submission This is a minister's formal advice to the Sovereign. Transcript A transcript of the document. (Sgd.) Appd ER Secretary Sir David Maxwell Fyfe with his humble duty has the honour to recommend that The Queen should be pleased to signify her pleasure that, if during Her Majesty’s absence from the United Kingdom a new administration should have to be appointed by reason of the resignation or death of the Prime Minister, the selection of a successor and the approval of the members of the new Administration shall be reserved for The Queen’s personal decision and that the Counsellors of State appointed for the period of Her Majesty’s absence shall in this matter exercise the Royal functions to the extent only of carrying out the formalities connected with the appointment of a new Administration after The Queen’s approval of the appointments has been given. (Sgd.) David Maxwell Fyfe 10th November, 1953. Signatures The person who signed the document even if there isn't a wet-ink signature. Sir David Maxwell Fyfe (Secretary of State for the Home Department) Ornamentation Describe any ornamentation. Letterhead had the Lesser Royal Arms in white on a blue background with "The Home Secretary" arched above. Document is typewritten. Special Features This is a place to enter any distinguishing features. This document, along with a minute to the Home Secretary and correspondence with the Palace, was originally kept in a sealed enveloped locked in the Home Secretary's safe and could only be opened with the authority of the Permanent Under-Secretary of State at the Home Office. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Submission - Defining the Powers of the Counsellors of State In Regard to a Change of Administration [1953-11-10] Subject The topic of the resource Ministerial Appointments Delegated Powers Royal Travel Description An account of the resource 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 Commonwealth, the appointment of his successor and the approval of the new administration should be reserved for the Queen's personal decision. The Counsellors of State should only perform the formalities necessary to give effect to her decisions. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sir David Maxwell Fyfe (Secretary of State for the Home Department) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived HO 290/96 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1953-11-10 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jason Loch Counsellors of State Delegated Powers Formal Advice Home Secretary Monarch Statutory Power