The absence of a formal mechanism within the Conservative Party for choosing a leader meant that, following Eden's resignation, it fell to the Queen to decide whom to commission to form a government. Eden recommended that she consult Lord Salisbury, the Lord President of the Council. Lord Salisbury and Lord Kilmuir, the Lord Chancellor, consulted the British Cabinet, Winston Churchill, and the Chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee, resulting in the Queen appointing their recommended candidate: Harold Macmillan. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who did Eden recommend that Elizabeth consult about appointing a new  Prime Minister? ANS1 Lord Salisbury QSN2 What position did Lord Salisbury have in the government? ANS2 Lord President of the Council QSN3 Who did Elizabeth appoint as Prime Minister? ANS3 Harold Macmillan QSN4 What position did Lord Kilmuir have ? ANS4 Lord Chancellor QSN5 Who in turn did Salisbury and Kilmuir consult? ANS5 British Cabinet