In this post he proved a strong supporter of Pitt , often taking his side in disputes with the Foreign Secretary , Lord Grenville .
On 2 November 1795 , Canning received his first ministerial post : Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs .
In this post Canning proved a strong supporter of Pitt , often taking Canning 's side in disputes with the Foreign Secretary , Lord Grenville .
On 2 November 1795 , Canning received his first ministerial post : Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs .