 The name "Beaverbrook" also had the advantage of conveying a distinctive Canadian ring to the title.Beaverbrook's controlling stake in the "Daily Express" became public knowledge later in 1917, and he was criticised by parts of the Conservative Party for financing a publication they regarded as irresponsible and often unhelpful to the party.In February 1918, Beaverbrook became the first Minister of Information in the newly formed Ministry of Information, was also made Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and was sworn of the Privy Council.