Political writing and statements, 1952 - 1980
Scope and Contents
This section relates chiefly to the legalisation of cannabis campaign in the 1960s. [In April 1967 the Advisory Committee on Drug Dependence of the UK Home Office appointed a sub-committee under BW to enquire into the use of marijuana and hashish - the committee published its report in 1968]. Also included in this section are BW's House of Lords statements on various subjects, in particular cannabis and firearms, and questions put by her to the government.
Dates
- 1952 - 1980
Extent
23 file(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Wootton, Barbara; various
Finding aid date
2004-11-15 10:30:57+00:00
Creator
- From the Fonds: Wootton, Barbara Frances, 1897 - 1988 (nee Adam, Baroness Wootton of Abinger, university professor) (Person)
Repository Details
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