Debate on the Address, 03 Nov 1953
Scope and Contents
Speech notes for WSC's speech (House of Commons) for the debate on the address, on subjects including: the forthcoming royal tour of the Commonwealth and Empire; the timing of the next General Election and the general length of Parliaments; constructive and non-partisan politics; housing policy, including new building and repair of existing property; reducing restrictions and controls on agriculture, increasing food production and retaining food subsidies; changes in the international situation, including negotiations to end the Korean War, the death of Stalin and possible changes in the attitude of the Soviet Union; hopes for a 4-Power Conference; the development of atomic weapons as a deterrent against war.Typescript speaking notes laid out in "psalm" style to aid delivery. Annotated in red ink by WSC and also in black ink by ?a secretary. Filing envelope present.
Dates
- Creation: 03 Nov 1953
Conditions Governing Access
Open
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright: WSC and Crown
Extent
44 folio(s)
Language of Materials
English
External Documents
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Repository Details
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