Early political, 1939 - 1987

Sub-Series

Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 3/1

Scope and Contents

Political papers and correspondence, including: JEP's early attempts to become a Member of Parliament and adoption as MP for Wolverhampton South-West; his time in the Conservative Parliamentary Secretariat (particularly his papers on India); his work as a Conservative minister (particularly Financial Secretary to the Treasury, and Minister of Health) and member of the Shadow Cabinet; his bid for leadership of the Conservative Party; political issues of the time, including the Suez Crisis, the economy and the Profumo Affair.

Dates

1939 - 1987

Conditions Governing Access

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