Although the conditions were ripe for industrial unrest — Communist influence in the union movement was then at its peak, and the right-wing faction in Cabinet was openly agitating for a showdown with the unions — the combination of strong economic growth and Holt's enlightened approach to industrial relations saw the number of working hours lost to strikes fall dramatically, from over two million in 1949 to just 439, 000 in 1958.

Although George I ( 1714 – 1727 ) attended Cabinet meetings at first, after 1717 he withdrew because he did not speak English and was bored with the discussions.

Although the first three Hanoverians rarely attended Cabinet meetings they insisted on their prerogatives to appoint and dismiss ministers and to direct policy even if from outside the Cabinet.

Although subtle issues remained to be settled, the Cabinet system of government is essentially the same today as it was in 1830.

Although Palmerston supported continuation of the duties, using them and income tax revenues to make armament purchases, a majority of his Cabinet supported Gladstone.

Although the position of " Prime Minister " had no recognition in law or official use at the time, Walpole is nevertheless acknowledged as having held the office de facto because of his influence within the Cabinet.

Although its beginnings were in the House and Home Financing Agency, it was founded as a Cabinet department in 1965, as part of the " Great Society " program of President Lyndon Johnson, to develop and execute policies on housing and metropolises.

Although Palmerston was not in the Cabinet, he cordially supported the measures of Canning and his friends.

Although Palmerston wanted to be buried at Romsey Abbey, the Cabinet insisted that he should have a state funeral and be buried at Westminster Abbey, which he was, on 27 October 1865.

Although there have been many changes since the Cabinet committee system was first developed in the early twentieth century, the committees for foreign and military policy, domestic policy, economic policy, and the government's legislative agenda have been more or less permanent fixtures.

Although the Allied forces were hopelessly inadequate Churchill's War Cabinet had thought it important to provide support for the only country outside the Commonwealth which was resisting the Axis advance.

Although several members expressed dissent, the Cabinet decided " provisionally to agree to amendment of army act.

Although Kent intended the First Lord to use this space as his study, it has rarely served that purpose ; it has almost always been the Cabinet room.

Although Hain's book Outside In had already been passed by the Cabinet Office and the Northern Ireland Office prior to publication, the alleged contempt related to statements about Lord Justice Girvan's disposal of an application for judicial review while Hain was Secretary of State.

Although Howe said subsequently that his intention was only to constrain any shift in European policy by the Cabinet under the existing Prime Minister, his dramatic speech is widely seen as the key catalyst for the leadership challenge of Michael Heseltine a few days later, as well as Thatcher's subsequent resignation as Prime Minister and party leader on 22 November 1990, after failing to win an outright vote on the first ballot.

Although Cabinet lacks any direct legislative framework for its existence, the Cabinet Manual has become the official document which governs its functions, and on which its convention rests.

Although the Cabinet still met under the Tunku as Prime Minister, his role was largely symbolic, with Tun Razak taking over the role of chief executive.

Although the Group ’ s President in Baroness Thatcher many senior Labour politicians have addressed their meetings including the former Labour minister Frank Field, MP, Gisela Stuart MP, Lord Stoddart of Swindon and Labour Cabinet Minister the late Rt Hon.

Although outspoken against the Tory Government, Howe refused to join the criticism when Diefenbaker's Cabinet cancelled the Avro Arrow in February 1959.

Although Respect defeated several high-profile Labour councillors including council leader Michael Keith and Cabinet member for Housing David Edgar, most of Respect's gains were at the expense of the Liberal Democrats and the council remained in Labour control.

Although the office of the President is a largely honorary one, modeled on the British Monarchy, the Cabinet officially exercises executive authority in his name, and the President's status as a part of the Parliament is the source of the power of the Cabinet to initiate legislation.

Although a member of the Cabinet, the Attorney-General's office is the only Cabinet position, apart from that of the Prime Minister, to be mentioned specifically in the Constitution.

John Landis recalled that " Although he was extremely ill he told me he could not die until he voted for Obama for President and he did.

Although only Israel and El Salvador, which was receiving massive amounts of military aid to fight its own guerrilla insurgency, voted with the U. S., the money still has not been paid.

Although that bill was never voted on in the Senate, a similar Senate bill was passed after his death and named the Sonny Bono Copyright Term Extension Act in his memory.

Although he was voted America ’ s favorite comedian in a 1974 poll and highly sought out for every manner of TV game and variety show, it was the failure of his two series that reportedly exacerbated Lynde ’ s drinking problem, leading to numerous run-ins with the law and frequent arrests for public intoxication.

Although the city existed only on paper, the territorial legislature voted on November 28 in favor of Madison as its capital, largely because of its location halfway between the new and growing cities around Milwaukee in the east and the long established strategic post of Prairie du Chien in the west, and between the highly populated lead mining regions in the southwest and Wisconsin's oldest city, Green Bay in the northeast.

Although Bill Clinton won Grand County in 1992, the county voted for Bob Dole in 1996.

Although Monroe County has voted for the Democratic candidate since 1992, it is a close county in presidential elections ; it was won by the Democratic Party by margins of 5 % in 2008 and 0. 5 % in 2004.

Although both parties considered the territory they were assigned insufficient, the division was justified insofar as in the German and Polish parts a majority had voted in favour of the respective nation.

Although League chairmen initially voted in favour of the proposal, it was blocked by The FA and soon abandoned.

Although six cities launched candidacies and made presentations to the full IOC Session, the Selection College chose only two cities to go forward to be voted upon by the full IOC Session: Sion and Turin.

Although Texas as a whole voted for Republican John McCain in the 2008 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama won 33, 435 votes ( 71 percent ) of the ballots in Webb County.

Although the Lenape denied the charges, the militia held a council and voted to kill them.

Although the States-General had decided on a substantial expansion of the fleet in 1779, just before the fateful decision to offer limited convoys, and had even voted the funds for such a naval-construction program, it progressed but slowly.

Although the citizens of the three counties surrounding the site voted by a margin of 3: 1 to retire Unit 1 permanently, it was permitted to resume operations in 1985.

Although voted in as a " free " community center, it was decided after completion that only members can use it for a fee.

Although the matter was frequently debated the county seat remained in Frankfort until 1908 when citizens voted to move it to an abandoned church in the Village of Honor.

Although he refused to return to politics, Ryti voted regularly in parliamentary and presidential elections.

Although Haughey did not have an overall majority when it came to a vote the Independent Socialist TD Tony Gregory voted against Fitzgerald but abstained on Haughey, seeing Haughey as the " lesser of two evils ".

Although described by many students as a popular teacher, 22 of the university's 48 student senators voted to support his ouster — as the rest either abstained, or didn't show up.

Although he repeatedly finished bottom of the score board after the judges ' votes, the public consistently voted to keep him in the competition, prompting criticism of the viewers ' voting by the judges and some dancers.

Although majorities in both parties voted for the bill, there were notable exceptions.

Although women's football had its first golden age in the UK in the early 1920s, when one match achieved over 50, 000 spectators, this was stopped on 5 December 1921 when England's Football Association voted to ban the game from grounds used by its member clubs.

Although German Jews generally leaned Republican in the second half of the 19th century, the East European elements voted Democratic or for left parties since at least 1916, when they voted 55 % for Woodrow Wilson.

Although as a young professor he " voted for John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson and Hubert Humphrey and worked in the last's presidential campaign ",