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WSC's speech for the debate on the address, 06 Nov 1951

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/45A/6-52

Scope and Contents

Speech notes WSC's speech (House of Commons) for the debate on the address, on subjects including: the political divisions in the country; the charge of war-mongering laid against the Conservatives, and the need for steady government; the restoration of university representation in Parliament; the repeal of the Iron and Steel Nationalization Act; future parliamentary business, including the defence debate; keeping the Minister of Education out of the Cabinet, and Welsh representation in Government; the economic situation; the coal supply and meat ration; repairing the loss of oil supplies from Persia [Iran]; maintaining the British position in the Canal Zone [Egypt]; bridging the gap between East and West.Typescript copy of speaking notes laid out in "psalm style" with manuscript additions by WSC.

Dates

  • Creation: 06 Nov 1951

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright: WSC and Crown

Extent

47 folio(s)

Language of Materials

English

External Documents

Bibliography

Complete Speeches VIII pp 8289 - 97

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

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