Political papers and correspondence of George Brown

Title

Political papers and correspondence of George Brown

Shelfmark

MS. 12113/19

Summary

Comprises:

Letter from H.E. Pierce, Chairman of the Sand and Gravel Association of Great Britain, notification of Brown being sworn a Principal Secretary of State, note on engagements, and draft note on incomes policy. 1964

Correspondence, including some personal letters, notes on the Industrial Advisory Panel, correspondence regarding the Rolls Royce Spey engine, briefing note on Rhodesia, list of engagements, note on membership of the National Executive Sub-committee with message from Barbara Castle on reverse, telegram regarding aid to the Virgin Islands, notes from a meeting with trade unions on their relationships with industry, and circular letter to chairmen of large firms regarding the balance of payments. 1965

Correspondence, including some personal letters, briefing notes on selective employment tax, on a lunch with the Japanese ambassador, exchanges, Viyella International Ltd. and Rhodesia, polling results on prices and incomes, lists of engagements, press cutting regarding a visit to Fairfield, letters of congratulation on becoming Foreign Secretary, draft statement on a seamen's dispute, and papers relating to a visit by Harold Wilson to the Soviet Union. 1966-1967

Date

1964-1967

Language

English

French

Physical extent

1 box (3 folders)