In 1968 Hughes was succeeded as Secretary of State by George Thomas , whose views on the subject were fundamentally opposed to those of his predecessor .
Hughes ended up caught between these two wings , and disappointed those who had anticipated a greater move towards devolution .
In 1968 Hughes was succeeded as Secretary of State by George Thomas , whose views on the subject were fundamentally opposed to those of Hughes ' predecessor .
Hughes ended up caught between these two wings , and disappointed those who had anticipated a greater move towards devolution .