With the evolution of the cabinet system, therefore, the power of the First Lord has increased until he has become practically a minister of marine assisted by an advisory council.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
But the Army Council has in the last resort only advisory powers, for the Secretary of State is expressly declared responsible to the Crown and to Parliament for all its business.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell
In the first place they created an advisory committee of seven persons, charged, indeed, with no executive powers, but with the duty of advising the whip, and thus keeping the leaders in touch with the currents of opinion in the party.
"The Government of England (Vol. I)"
A. Lawrence Lowell