The third group led by David Lloyd George (later to be called the Independent Liberals) had initially supported the creation of the National Government with two of them (Gwilym Lloyd George and Goronwy Owen) taking office. David Lloyd George had been expected to join the government after recovering from surgery following an operation on his prostate as he was still the official leader of the Liberal party. However, he refused to support the calling of a general election, and persuaded his supporters to leave the government and go into opposition.
David Lloyd George led the third group, which included Independent Liberals. Initially, this group supported the National Government with two members (Gwilym Lloyd George and Goronwy Owen) joining the administration. Lloyd George was expected to join the government after recovering from surgery due to a prostate operation, as he was still the Liberal party's official leader. However, he refused to endorse a general election and persuaded his supporters to leave the government and oppose it.