Bevan, the most influential and outspoken Welsh MP of his day, believed any form of devolution would distract Wales from the political mainstream of UK politics and be detrimental to the country's interests. However, Welsh backbenchers such as D. R. Grenfell, W. H. Mainwaring and James Griffiths supported the establishment of a Secretary of State post.
Bevan, the most prominent and vocal Welsh MP of his era, believed any form of devolution would divert Wales from the central UK political sphere and be detrimental to the nation's interests. Conversely, Welsh backbenchers such as D. R. Grenfell, W. H. Mainwaring, and James Griffiths advocated for the creation of a Secretary of State position.