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 voice among Welsh MPs at the time, opposed devolution, fearing it would isolate Wales from UK politics and harm its interests. In contrast, Welsh backbenchers like D. R. Grenfell, W. H. Mainwaring, and James Griffiths pushed for a Secretary of State role.