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Public and Political: General: Political: drafts for the Conservative Party manifesto for the October 1951 election., Sep 1951 - Oct 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 2/122

Scope and Contents

Includes: annotations and notes by WSC on draft pages of the manifesto, and the policy statement, "Britain: Strong and Free"; October 1950 National Bank of New York [United States] monthly letter; Conservative Research Department paper; correspondence from R A Butler.Subjects covered include: economic affairs including taxation; the constitution; nationalised industries; the rearmament programme including the introduction of an excess profits tax; Commonwealth and foreign relations including Cold War matters; criticism of "socialist" policies; housing matters.

Dates

  • Creation: Sep 1951 - Oct 1951

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Extent

1 item(s) (1 file (146 loose folios))

Language of Materials

English