Note (10) — Chapter III
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“Ministers” or “Ministry” were the words always used at the time of the Reform Bill in 1831-1832. It would be curious to trace at what time the present mode of speech came into vogue, either in parliamentary debates or in common speech.
Another still later change marks a step toward the recognition of the Cabinet. It has long been held that a Secretary of State must always accompany the Sovereign everywhere. It is now beginning to be held that any member of the Cabinet will do as well as a Secretary of State. But if any member of the Cabinet, why not any Privy Councillor?