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India (nation)

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 7957 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 26 Jul 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/33-34
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Letter from WSC to James Watts Junior, congratulations on excellent work opposing the Government's policy on India in Lancashire. Stating that it was important not to let the campaign stop, but to fight for effective safeguards for the Lancashire cotton trade [carbon].

Dates: 26 Jul 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Jul 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/35-36
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Letter from James Watts Junior, Cheadle, Cheshire, to WSC, on debate in Manchester Chamber of Commerce on the Lancashire cotton trade and India.

Dates: 28 Jul 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Aug 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/43-44
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Letter from WSC to Alan Chorlton MP, congratulations to him and Harold Robinson for organising opposition to Government policy on India, particularly in Manchester Chamber of Commerce [carbon].

Dates: 08 Aug 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Aug 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/46-52
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Letter from Harold Robinson, Chepstow Street, Manchester, to WSC, on opposition to the Government policy on India in Lancashire, enclosing cuttings from the Manchester Guardian.

Dates: 08 Aug 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 13 Aug 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/53-56
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Letter from Herbert Whitworth Limited, Princess Street, Manchester, to WSC, enclosing copy of letter to the Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' Associations on Lancashire trade with India.

Dates: 13 Aug 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 31 Aug 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/61-62
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Letter from Sydney Wilkes, Secretary, The Cotton Trade League, Manchester, to WSC, enclosing copy of Supplement to the Manchester Chamber of Commerce Monthly Record "Lancashire and India - The Chamber's Policy on Indian Constitutional Reform".

Dates: 31 Aug 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 12 Sep 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/63-66
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Letter from Harold Robinson, India Defence League, Lancashire Group, to WSC, reporting meeting of Indian Section of Manchester Chamber of Commerce, with cutting from the Manchester Evening Chronicle.

Dates: 12 Sep 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Sep 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/67
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Letter from WSC to Harold Robinson, India Defence League, Lancashire Group, thanks for letter of 12 Sept. Stating that nothing could be done about India until the Joint Select Committee on Indian Constitutional Reform had presented its report in late October [carbon].

Dates: 22 Sep 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Oct 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/68-71
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Letter from Sydney Wilkes, Secretary Cotton Trade League, Manchester, to WSC, enclosing memorandum "The Trade Agreement Between Great Britain and India".

Dates: 01 Oct 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 10 Oct 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/73-75
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Letter from Harold Robinson, India Defence League, Lancashire Group, to WSC, on Lancashire trade with India, enclosing copy of article from the Oldham Evening Chronicle. Suggesting that WSC should write for the Chronicle, and that they should hold a public meeting in the town.

Dates: 10 Oct 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 30 Oct 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/79
Scope and Contents Letter from Lord Lloyd, Portman Square, London, to WSC, thanks for sending copy of his final evidence to the Committee of Privileges. Describing his case as overwhelmingly strong, and that he failed to see how the Committee cold have reached the conclusion that the suppression of the evidence of Manchester Chamber of Commerce to the Joint Select Committee on Indian Constitutional Reform had not constituted a breach of privilege. Suggesting that the evidence should be published. Also sending...
Dates: 30 Oct 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 31 Oct 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/80
Scope and Contents Letter from Lord Carson, Eaton Place, London, to WSC, thanks for sending copy of his final evidence to the Committee of Privileges. Criticising actions of Sir Samuel Hoare in suppressing evidence of Manchester Chamber of Commerce to the Joint Select Committee on Indian Constitutional reform. Expressing anger that "in great matters such as the surrender of India any minister can play such a part" Stating that he "got out very little" and that it would be a great kindness if WSC would visit...
Dates: 31 Oct 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 31 Oct 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/81
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Letter from Sir Henry Page Croft (later Lord Croft), Southwell Gardens, London, , to WSC, thanks for sending copy of his final evidence to the Committee of Privileges. Agreeing that his case had been "most powerful", and that it was his "right and duty" to present his case to the Committee.

Dates: 31 Oct 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Nov 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/82-85
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Letter from Sydney Wilkes, Secretary, Cotton Trade League, Manchester, to WSC, enclosing memorandum "The Trade Agreement Between Great Britain and India".

Dates: 01 Nov 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Nov 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/86-87
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Letter from Captain Neston Diggle, Warminster, Wiltshire, to WSC, on opposition to Government policy on India.

Dates: 01 Nov 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Nov 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/88-96
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Letter from Harold Robinson, Chepstow Street, Manchester to WSC, report on campaign against Government policy on India in Lancashire.

Dates: 01 Nov 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 Nov 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/97
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Letter from John Gretton, Belgrave Square, London to WSC, thanks for sending copy of his final statement to the Committee of Privileges. Stating that it was "lamentable" that the Committee had decided that suppression of evidence to Joint Select Committee on Indian Constitutional Reform did not constitute a breach of privilege.

Dates: 01 Nov 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 02 Nov 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/98-99
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Letter from James Watts Jun., Cheadle, Cheshire, to WSC, on possibility of a public meeting in the North West, opposing the Government policy on India.

Dates: 02 Nov 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 03 Nov 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/100
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Letter from WSC to Harold Robinson, thanks for sending report on campaign against Government policy on India in the North West [carbon].

Dates: 03 Nov 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Nov 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/101
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Letter from John Gretton, Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray to WSC, on campaign against Government policy on India, particularly support of Lord Hugh Cecil [later Lord Quickswood].

Dates: 08 Nov 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 14 Nov 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/102
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Letter from [Violet Pearman], PS to WSC to Harold Robinson, thanks for letter of 7 Nov [carbon].

Dates: 14 Nov 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Nov 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/215/103-104
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Letter from Harold Robinson, Chairman, Lancashire Group, India Defence League, to WSC, reporting on campaign in the North West against Government policy on India, particularly failure to negotiate a trading agreement before the publication of the Report of the Joint Select Committee.

Dates: 07 Nov 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/216/2-7
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"Memorandum as to Evidence Before the Committee of Privileges" on allegations of suppression of evidence to the Joint Select Committee on Indian Constitutional Reform.

Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/216/9-12
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Note of questions raised by Terence O'Connor and Cyril Asquith on WSC's evidence to Committee of Privileges on allegations of suppression of evidence to the Joint Select Committee on Indian Constitutional Reform.

Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/216/13
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Draft letter from WSC to Ramsay Macdonald, on the Committee of Privileges decision not to allow him to examine or cross examine witnesses [carbon].

Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open