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Speeches: speech notes., 22 Oct 1945 - 26 Apr 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/17A-G
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Speech notes for WSC's speech (8 March 1948, House of Commons) on navy estimates including: the absence of enemies at sea; the importance of the navy to sustaining the British empire; criticism of the Labour government's secrecy about their naval policy and naval estimates; previous mistakes in naval policy; the scrapping of ships; and his experiences as First Lord of the Admiralty. Source material includes: notes from Elizabeth Gilliatt [Secretary to WSC] and "N S" ["Jo" Sturdee, later Lady...
Dates:
22 Oct 1945 - 26 Apr 1948
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Speeches: speech notes and source material., 18 Feb 1937 - 25 May 1937
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/125
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Notes for WSC's speech (18 February, [Grosvenor House, London] British Iron and Steel Federation Annual Dinner) on the state of the iron and steel industry and defence spending. Part published: Complete Speeches VI pp 5827-8.Notes for WSC's speech (22 February, [Porchester Hall] Paddington [London]) supporting the Municipal Reform Party in the London County Council election, criticising local Labour policy and Herbert Morrison [Leader of the LCC]. Source material includes election notes,...
Dates:
18 Feb 1937 - 25 May 1937
Conditions Governing Access:
Open