During the period 1945–1970 Governments were rarely defeated in the House of Commons and the impression grew that if a Government was defeated it must reverse the decision, seek a vote of confidence, or resign.
Selama periode 1945-1970 Pemerintah jarang kalah di House of Commons dan kesan yang berkembang bahwa jika Pemerintah dikalahkan itu harus membalikkan keputusan, mencari suara kepercayaan, atau mengundurkan diri.