Economic conditions
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Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 1264 Collections and/or Records:
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Speeches and articles, 1976-01 - 1976-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 7/1/55
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Subjects include: foreign policy and defence; Berlin, symbol of détente or confrontation; the civil war in Angola; the economic crisis; Britain's and Europe's interests in Central and Southern Africa; Sir Winston Churchill's political philosophy; Home Rule for Scotland; the sale of council houses; Romania; the future of the European aviation industry; Rhodesia [later Zambia and Zimbabwe]; Britain's decline.
Dates:
1976-01 - 1976-12
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From the Fonds:
The majority of the papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge, though the constituency papers and some of the correspondence and political papers remain closed.
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Speeches and articles, 1977-08 - 1981-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 7/1/60
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Notes from JA’s library desk on subjects including: Rhodesia [Zimbabwe]; democracy or constitutional government; the failure of the Conservative economic and foreign policy, relating to the Middle East and South Africa; the crisis within the Conservative Party; unemployment; the Soviet military challenge.
Also includes a letter from Air Vice-Marshal Stewart Menaul on his article on nuclear weapons.
Dates:
1977-08 - 1981-08
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge, though the constituency papers and some of the correspondence and political papers remain closed.
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Speeches and articles, 1980-04 - 1980-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 7/1/61
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Subjects include: countering the Soviet military threat; Soviet influence in India; the Soviet threat to Poland; economic policy; the importance of stability in the Middle East and the results of the loss of empire.
Dates:
1980-04 - 1980-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge, though the constituency papers and some of the correspondence and political papers remain closed.
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Speeches and articles, 1981-02 - 1981-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEJ 7/1/62
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Subjects include: defence spending and the general economic situation; the nuclear deterrent; Northern Ireland; Soviet influence in Africa; Gibraltar; independence for Namibia.
Dates:
1981-02 - 1981-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge, though the constituency papers and some of the correspondence and political papers remain closed.
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Speeches and memoranda, 1939-09 - 1945-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/6/2
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Texts of speeches and memoranda by LSA on subjects including: the world economy, particularly the role of the United States and the Empire; Anglo-American relations; control of international trade, particularly in protecting the Empire; post-war planning, including new housing, social, health care and educational reform and a change in economic policy; policy in Western Europe, relating to Germany as the boundary between the West and Eastern Europe, and the defence of Western Europe;...
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1939-09 - 1945-03
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Speeches: General Election Miscellanea., Oct 1949 - Feb 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/29A-C
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Includes: speech notes and extracts from various speeches made by WSC during the 1950 General Election campaign on subjects including nationalisation, a statement made by [Walter] Higgs in New Zealand, food and petrol rationing, conscription and National Service, the coal and oil industries and home owning; newspaper cuttings; extracts of earlier speeches made by WSC; suggestions for speeches from various individuals including Randolph Churchill on the B B C and a party political broadcast,...
Dates:
Oct 1949 - Feb 1950
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Speeches: House of Commons and non-House of Commons: Printed collection with preface., 14 Apr 1902 - 08 Mar 1905
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/20
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Volume "For Free Trade: A Collection of Speeches delivered at Manchester or in the House of Commons during the Fiscal Controversy preceding the General Election" by WSC, published March 1906, containing:.Extract from WSC's speech (14 April 1902, House of Commons, Budget debate) entitled "The Prelude to Protection", on the need for increased taxation. Published: (full version), Complete Speeches I, pp 143 - 8.Extract from WSC's speech (22 June 1903, House of Commons, Budget debate) entitled...
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14 Apr 1902 - 08 Mar 1905
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Proofs., 05 Apr 1906 - 23 May 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/21
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Proof copy (2nd revise) of volume of speeches by WSC on "The Record of the Government" and "Social Organisation", with extensive manuscript annotations by WSC, containing:.Speech by WSC (5 April 1906, House of Commons) entitled "The Conciliation of South Africa". Published: Complete Speeches I, pp 607 - 14.Speech by WSC (31 July 1906, House of Commons), entitled "The Transvaal [South Africa] Consitution". Published: Complete Speeches I, pp 647 - 62.Speech by WSC (17 December, House of...
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05 Apr 1906 - 23 May 1909
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Proofs., 05 Apr 1906 - 09 Oct 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 9/22
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Proof copy (3rd revise) of volume of speeches by WSC on "The Record of the Government" and "Social Organisation" and "The Budget", with extensive manuscript annotations by WSC, containing:.Speech by WSC (5 April 1906, House of Commons) entitled "The Conciliation of South Africa". Published: Complete Speeches I, pp 607 - 14.Speech by WSC (31 July 1906, House of Commons), entitled "The Transvaal [South Africa] Consitution". Published: Complete Speeches I, pp 647 - 62.Speech by WSC (17...
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05 Apr 1906 - 09 Oct 1909
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes., 05 Mar 1952 - 26 Jun 1952
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/47A-B
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Speech notes, typescript and galley proofs for WSC's speech (5 March, House of Commons) entitled "Defence" on subjects including: WSC's resignation as Minister of Defence; the Conservatives' voting on defence while in Opposition; the short-fall of defence spending; aid from the United States; the scarcity of home defence, and the training of new forces, including the registration of the Home Guard and forming of new battalions; the extension of National Service; armoured forces and new...
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05 Mar 1952 - 26 Jun 1952
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and Hansard., 01 Feb 1954 - 30 Apr 1954
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/53A-E
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Speech notes and copies of Hansard for WSC's speech (1 February, House of Commons) entitled "Adoption of a New Army Rifle", on the difficult transition period between research and mass production of a new weapon, the .280 rifle, the importance of standardization of armaments among the members of NATO, the results of the Labour Government's choice of different ammunition from the rest of NATO, and the new agreement on a common ammunition, choosing a Belgian rifle over the British make, and...
Dates:
01 Feb 1954 - 30 Apr 1954
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 27 Feb 1950 - 28 Mar 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/33A-C
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Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (7 March, House of Commons) for the debate on the address, on subjects including: the stalemate in the new Parliament and the need for electoral reform; uncertainty until the next election; increasing food production; unemployment; cutting taxation; restoring the value of sterling; repealing the nationalization of the iron and steel industry; enlarging the building trade to solve the housing problem; the risk of Britain being split into Labour and...
Dates:
27 Feb 1950 - 28 Mar 1950
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 18 Feb 1950 - 26 May 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/34A-D
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Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (24 April, House of Commons) entitled "The Budget" on subjects including: the Government's overspending, inflation and its effects on wage- earners; Government borrowing and payment of war debts; poor future prospects for the economy; the rise in the petrol ration and the house-building programme; Government taxation on high incomes, petrol and on transport vehicles; WSC's recommendations for cuts in expenditure on defence, the National Health...
Dates:
18 Feb 1950 - 26 May 1950
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 02 Jun 1950 - 28 Jun 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/35A-B
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Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (7 June, Women's Central Advisory Committee, Albert Hall [London]) entitled "General Election Results" on subjects including: the country's general vote against socialist policies; the part played in political life by women; the Government's abandonment of its policies, including both the petrol ration in Britain and New Zealand, and also nationalization, except for the nationalization of steel; socialist restriction of freedom; the Conservative...
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02 Jun 1950 - 28 Jun 1950
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 04 Jul 1950 - 11 Aug 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/36A-C
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Cuttings from the Journal of the Royal United Service Institution on the presentation of the Chesney Gold Medal to WSC (4 July, Royal United Service Institution), including WSC's acceptance speech entitled "Military History", on former winners of the medal, the importance of the study of military history, the progress of military science and in tribute to the career of Admiral Sir Henry Moore, Chairman of the Royal United Service Institution Council. Also includes opening speech by Admiral...
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04 Jul 1950 - 11 Aug 1950
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 11 Aug 1950 - 19 Sep 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/37A-D
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Speech notes, typescript and transcript of WSC's speech (11 August, Consultative Assembly of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg [France]) entitled "European Unity and a European Army" on subjects including: the need for a European Assembly to remain in close contact with European governments and parliaments; the gradual process of building up the European Parliament; guidance to be given to governments on issues such as the Schuman Plan [for the European Coal and Steel Community]; support for...
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11 Aug 1950 - 19 Sep 1950
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 26 Feb 1949 - 29 Dec 1950
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/38A-C
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Danish proofs for WSC's speeches (9 - 11 October, Copenhagen [Denmark]). Also includes letter from Paul Monrad, publisher of the speeches in Denmark.Speech notes for WSC's speech (10 October, Copenhagen University) entitled "Honorary Degree Conferment" (of WSC's honorary doctorate of philosophy) on Britain's debt to the ancient Danes, WSC's own perseverance after the academic failures of his youth, the privilege of university education, the balance between sciences and arts, the advantages...
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26 Feb 1949 - 29 Dec 1950
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 15 Nov 1949 - 30 May 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/41A-C
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Speech notes for WSC's speech (10 April 1951, House of Commons) entitled "Budget Proposals and Economic Survey" on the results of devaluation, the Government's use of high taxation to meet the cost of rearmament instead of curbing spending, and the general mismanagement of the economy. Source material includes notes by "Prof" [1st Lord Cherwell, earlier F A Lindemann] on subjects including the balance of trade, British war debts and the inadvisability of consulting the Empire over the...
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15 Nov 1949 - 30 May 1951
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., Apr 1951 - 28 Sep 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/42A-C
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Speech notes for WSC's speech (3 July, Grosvenor House Hotel [London]) at the English Speaking Union dinner for General Dwight Eisenhower, on the English Speaking Union as a foundation for peace and an advance towards a united Europe.Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (10 July, Royal College of Physicians [London]) entitled "Lord Moran" (for the presentation of his portrait to 1st Lord Moran [earlier Charles Wilson, former President, Royal College of Physicians]), on subjects...
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Apr 1951 - 28 Sep 1951
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 06 Nov 1951 - 22 Dec 1951
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/45A-C
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Speech notes and extract from Hansard for WSC's speech (6 November, 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...
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06 Nov 1951 - 22 Dec 1951
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 01 Jul 1952 - 20 Sep 1952
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/48A-B
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Speech notes for WSC's speech (1 July, House of Commons) entitled "The Korean War" on subjects including the early demoralization of Communist forces in Korea, then the success of their negotiations and rebuilt forces; the heavy costs suffered by Britain and the United States during the armistice; harm caused by anti-American feeling in Parliament; the treatment and exchange of prisoners of war, including forcing anti-Communist soldiers to return to China or North Korea; Labour's motion of...
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01 Jul 1952 - 20 Sep 1952
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 04 Oct 1952 - 11 Dec 1952
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/49A-C
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Typescript for WSC's broadcast (4 October, London) entitled "King George VI Memorial Fund Appeal", on the national memorial for the King, his interest in children's welfare, funding a statue of the King and a foundation for the care of children and the elderly. Published: Complete Speeches VIII pp 8409 - 10.Speech notes, typescript and transcripts for WSC's speech (11 October, Conservative Annual Conference, the Spa, Scarborough [Yorkshire]) entitled "The First Year" on subjects including:...
Dates:
04 Oct 1952 - 11 Dec 1952
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 10 Dec 1948 - 10 Oct 1953
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/51A-C
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Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (17 April 1953, Scottish Unionist Association Annual General Meeting, Green's Playhouse, Glasgow [Scotland]) entitled "The Government's Record" on subjects including: the latest Budget, including tax cuts and the encouragement of free enterprise; the strengthened Government position; relations with the Trade Unions; the drop in unemployment; support for the Welfare State; the housing situation; the Labour Government's financial mismanagement;...
Dates:
10 Dec 1948 - 10 Oct 1953
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 07 Dec 1953 - 30 Jun 1954
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/54A-B
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Speech notes, typescript and copies of Hansard for WSC's speech (17 May, House of Commons) entitled "Address of Welcome to the Queen on her return from her Commonwealth Tour" on the value of the tour by Queen Elizabeth II [earlier Princess Elizabeth] and the importance of the monarchy. Published: Complete Speeches VIII pp 8566 - 7.Speech notes and typescript for WSC's speech (27 May, Conservative Women's Meeting, Albert Hall [London]) entitled "The Conservatives' Tasks" on subjects...
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07 Dec 1953 - 30 Jun 1954
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Speeches: House of Commons and Non-House of Commons: Speech notes and source material., 09 Oct 1954 - 08 Dec 1954
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHUR 5/56A-B
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Speech notes and transcripts for WSC's speech (9 October, Conservative Party Conference, Winter Gardens, Blackpool [Lancashire]) entitled "'Peace Through Strength'" on subjects including: the achievements of the Government, including restored national solvency, the dismantling of wartime economic controls and the work done by Conservative MPs; the corrective influence of the press on politics; the need for stable government; the 2-Party system, and common ground between Conservatives and...
Dates:
09 Oct 1954 - 08 Dec 1954
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Open