Britain's membership of the European Economic Community (EEC)

Title

Britain's membership of the European Economic Community (EEC)

Shelfmark

MS. Callaghan 206

Summary

Comprises:

Envelope labelled "1250 I/Eur: 62" containing reports, press cuttings, notes and correspondence on the European Economic Community, Britain's proposed membership, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Also includes transcript of a speech on the Common Market given by Callaghan at the Annual Dinner of the Edmonton Labour Party, and transcript of an address given by President Kennedy at Independence Hall, Philadelphia. 1961-1962, 1971

Folder labelled "1775: PP/I: 71-" containing document sent to all Members of Parliament by the Referendum Before Common Market Committee opposing entry to the European Economic Community, and correspondence from members of the public opposing British entry to the European Economic Community. 1971

Folder labelled "1299: I/EEC: 73" containing papers and reports on Britain's membership of the European Economic Community and the 1975 referendum campaign, and transcripts of and notes for speeches on Europe given by Callagahn. 1974-1975

Labour Party appraisal of the terms for the renegotiation of European Economic Community membership, and minutes of meetings of the European Economic Community Liaison Committee. 1971, 1974-1975

Photocopies of extracts of Hansard discussing the renegotiation of Britain's European Economic Community membership. 1975

Date

1961-1962, 1971-1975

Language

English

Physical extent

1 box (5 folders)