Edward Heath Biography

Meets Denis Healey at Balliol, beginning a long friendship and later political rivalry.

Acts as Government Chief Whip during the parliamentary crisis caused by the Suez intervention

Works to maintain Conservative support after the ceasefire announcement

Keeps Britain outside direct military participation in Vietnam after taking office

Animals Act 1971 reforms civil liability for animals and dangerous livestock

Courts Act 1971 reforms courts and creates the Crown Court in England and Wales

Immigration Act 1971 creates a new immigration control framework and right of abode rules

Industrial Relations Act 1971 creates a statutory framework for industrial relations and trade union registration

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 creates controlled drug classes and drug offences

Criminal Justice Act 1972 changes criminal courts, sentencing, and legal aid provisions

European Communities Act 1972 provides for United Kingdom membership of the European Communities

Housing Finance Act 1972 reforms council house rents and housing finance

Local Government Act 1972 reorganises local government in England and Wales

During Edward Heath's government, cT scanning begins to transform medical imaging by producing detailed cross-sectional images.

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: CT scanning begins to transform medical imaging by producing detailed cross-sectional images.

This NHS development occurs while Edward Heath serves as Prime Minister: CT scanning begins to transform medical imaging by producing detailed cross-sectional images.

Road Traffic Act 1972 consolidates road traffic legislation

Employment and Training Act 1973 creates the Manpower Services Commission and training powers

Fair Trading Act 1973 creates the Office of Fair Trading and reforms consumer protection and competition policy

Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 consolidates divorce and matrimonial proceedings law

During Edward Heath's government, whooping cough cases fall to nearly zero following the immunisation programme.

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Whooping cough cases fall to nearly zero following the immunisation programme.

This NHS development occurs while Edward Heath serves as Prime Minister: Whooping cough cases fall to nearly zero following the immunisation programme.

Social Security Act 1973 reforms social security contributions and benefits

Supply of Goods Implied Terms Act 1973 strengthens implied terms in contracts for goods

Maintains restrictions on arms supplies to belligerents during the conflict.

Coordinates British policy with European partners during the Arab-Israeli war.

Deals with the oil-market shock triggered by the Middle East war.

Monitors the outbreak of war as Britain seeks to avoid direct involvement.

Heath's Government introduces energy-saving restrictions as oil supplies tighten and prices rise.

Continues to face domestic political and economic consequences of the oil crisis after the war.

Commercial electricity use is restricted to three consecutive days during the miners' dispute.