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Speeches: House of Commons: Speech notes and typescript., 20 Apr 1932 - 08 Jun 1932

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/100

Scope and Contents

Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (21 April), entitled "The Budget" on 1st Lord Snowden's past budgets, British prestige in the United States, Protectionism, the harmful effects of paying war debts in gold, the Gold Standard, the need for an economic alliance with the United States and the stability of sterling. Also includes printed extracts from the Budget Debate, reporting WSC's speech and speeches by Sir Robert Horne [former Chancellor of the Exchequer] and Leo Amery. Published: Complete Speeches V pp 5134 - 5144.Speech notes for WSC's speech (4 May), entitled "Import Duties Bill" on Free Trade and Protectionism, and Sir Herbert Samuel [Home Secretary]'s position against Protectionism. Published: Complete Speeches V pp 5154 - 5160.Speech notes for WSC's speech (10 May), entitled "Finance Bill (Monetary Policy)" on currency problems, gold and the need for international co-operation to avoid a worldwide crash. Published: Complete Speeches V pp 5162 - 5170.Speech notes for WSC's speech (8 June), entitled "Finance Bill (Beer Duty)" on over-taxing beer, and general economic policy. Published: Complete Speeches V pp 5177 - 5181.

Dates

  • Creation: 20 Apr 1932 - 08 Jun 1932

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Extent

1 file(s) (1 bound file (135 folios))

Language of Materials

English