Regional Government Policy Group; Savings Policy Group; Sport and Recreation Policy Group; Diplomatic Service Study Group

Title

Regional Government Policy Group; Savings Policy Group; Sport and Recreation Policy Group; Diplomatic Service Study Group

Shelfmark

MS. Heath E/3/2/35

Summary

The Regional Government Policy Group first met in February 1966, 'to consider the future of regional and local government from the point of view both of structure and policy and their relation to central government'. Members included Geoffrey Rippon, Charles Morrison, Peter Kirk, Arthur Jones, James Allason, R. Graham Page, Oscar Murton and Bernard Hayhoe.

Includes:

Folder 1: papers, minutes and correspondence between group members, Feb 1966-Nov 1968

The Savings Policy Group first met 23 July 1968, to examine existing Party policy on savings and to provide additional incentives, as well as 'self-provision for social purposes and consequential savings in Government expenditure'. Members included Maurice Macmillan and T.E. Boswell.

Includes:

Folder 2: typescript minutes, Jul-Sep 1968

The Sports and Recreation Policy Group was set up in April 1968 to consider the Government's responsibility for Sport. Members included Charles Morrison and Anthony Greenland.

Includes:

Folder 3: papers including final report and thank you letters from MPs, Jun-Jul 1969

Diplomatic Service Study Group.

Folder 4: papers including final report and rough draft of principles, with related correspondence, May 1968-Nov 1969

Date

Feb 1966-Nov 1969

Language

English

Physical extent

1 box (4 folders)