Scope and Contents The first set of 76 interviews contributed toward Sones’ fourth book which coincided with Vote 100 Year 2018, entitled ‘When There’s a Woman in the Room’ covers a range of issues from the centenary of women’s suffrage to Brexit debates. These interviews also cover issues which have a profound effect of women’s lives and give MPs a chance to discuss openly issues that impact their constituents. The second set of interviews cover May - November 2019 and address a turbulent time in British...

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Working papers on children, covering subjects such as parenting styles; reading habits; hobbies; 'horror' comics; and exposure to the media. Consists largely of press cuttings, articles, and survey data, with Mark Abrams's notes. Including copies of Mark Abrams's article "Child Audiences for Television in Great Britain" (1956).

Scope and Contents Allen, MP for Telford talks about Child Sexual Exploitation, upskirting, the expansion of Heathrow Airport and why she strongly supports Brexit two years on from the vote to leave. On CSE, Allan talks about working with the Sikh community in Telford who help feed the homeless and how they feel discriminated against as a 'Muslim Gang' as people group those of Asian origin. When discussing Heathrow and Brexit, Allen voted in favour of a new runway and this is especially the case when looking...

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Throup is speaking in support of the government's moves to clamp down on the sugar content of foods but says advertisements for junk food should not be shown when children are likely to be watching. Throup discusses the obesity epidemic and the cost to society, their health and how important this this. Sones asks why it is Jamie Oliver leading the challenge to the obesity epidemic. Throup is also asked about modern slavery and Theresa May's role.

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Papers and correspondence on the administration of MS's appeal fund for various children's charities.

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Mainly papers and correspondence on MS's engagements and her work with children's charities.

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Papers and correspondence on the administration of MS's appeal fund for various children's charities.

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Includes photographs of women's and children's groups.

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Mainly papers and correspondence on MS's engagements and her work with children's charities.

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Includes list of acceptances for a party, reports on pre-school education and a note on personal donations, aid levels and MS's relations with Sally Mugabe.

Scope and Contents Correspondence, particularly relating to Pamela McKenna's work as Chairman of the Port of London Day Nursery Committee, member of the Association of the Save the Children Fund and staff officer in the St John Ambulance Brigade, from correspondents including: Malcolm MacDonald [Minister of Health] on the use of a Children's House at Bow [London] following the evacuation of the children; Major-General [William] Pat Bradshaw, thanking Pamela McKenna for her hospitality towards the British and...

Scope and Contents Comprises 11 journals compiled by Alison Izzett while employed by the Colonial Office as a social worker in Nigeria, 1945-60. These are arranged by tour of service, and include notes relating to visits, both professional and personal, to the Gold Coast [Ghana], Uganda, Kenya, the Sudan, South Africa as well as journeys to and from England. Three journals relate to subsequent visits to Nigeria post-independence in Nov. 1964 and in 1972-3. Together with a copy of Izzett's B.Litt thesis...

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Minutes, submissions and papers from group meetings, on subjects including: electoral reform; freedom of information; women’s rights; lesbian and gay rights; children’s rights; employment and social security; legal advice services and legal aid; a Bill of Rights; legal rights.