In 1919, under David Lloyd George, he was appointed Solicitor General which he remained until 1922, when he became Attorney General, but left this post the same year. He was appointed to the Privy Council in the 1922 New Year Honours and was created a baronet later the same year. He left the House of Commons at the 1923 general election, and was replaced in his seat by Anthony Eden.
In 1919, under David Lloyd George, he held the position of Solicitor General until 1922 when he became Attorney General. However, he left this post the same year. He was appointed to the Privy Council in the 1922 New Year Honours and received a baronetcy later that year. He vacated his seat in the House of Commons at the 1923 general election, with Anthony Eden succeeding him.