Commonwealth Policy Study Group
MS. Heath E/3/2/30
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Commonwealth Policy Study Group
Shelfmark
MS. Heath E/3/2/30
Summary
The group was set up in June 1965, 'to consider the probable development of the Commonwealth over the next ten to twenty years, its functions, relationship to other international groupings, and propose with particular reference to the role in it of the United Kingdom and the implications for UK policy in economics, defence and foreign affairs including policy towards remaining colonial territories.' Members included Earl of Selkirk, William Gorell Barnes, Denys Buckle, Duncan Cumming, Bryant Godman Irvine, Neil Marten, W.W. Russell, John Tilney, John Udal, Joan Vickers, Patrick Wall, Maurice Zinkin, Maurice Chandler and George Nicholson.
Papers include:
Folder 1: group reports and various drafts, minutes, correspondence between members, and associated papers, Apr 1965-Feb 1966
Folder 2: minutes, correspondence between Heath, Private Office and others, reports and Conservative Research Department memoranda, Feb 1966-Sep 1967
Date
Apr 1965-Sep 1967
Language
English
Physical extent
1 box (2 folders)
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Collection contents
E. Political Papers: Leader of the Conservative Party (1965-1970)
3. Policy
2. 1964-1970 Policy Review: policy group proceedings
Commonwealth Policy Study Group
