Peter Thorneycroft became Chancellor of the Exchequer , but caused embarrassment for Macmillan when he resigned only a year later .
Harold Macmillan tried to placate Butler , who had stood against Macmillan as leader , by appointing him to the senior position of Home Secretary .
Peter Thorneycroft became Chancellor of the Exchequer , but caused embarrassment for Macmillan when Harold Macmillan resigned only a year later .
Harold Macmillan tried to placate Butler , who had stood against Macmillan as leader , by appointing him to the senior position of Home Secretary .