Harold Macmillan Biography

Warns that control of the canal affects oil supplies, sterling and Britain's financial position

Macmillan discusses Suez policy and economic consequences with American officials during his Washington visit.

Strengthens his claim to succeed Eden as the Suez crisis weakens the Prime Minister

Macmillan warns that continuing the operation risks a severe sterling and reserve crisis.

Warns that Britain cannot sustain the financial crisis without American support

Warns Cabinet of the worsening sterling crisis and the financial consequences of American pressure

Seeks American financial support as sterling comes under severe pressure

During Harold Macmillan's government, the whooping cough immunisation programme begins.

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The whooping cough immunisation programme begins.

This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: The whooping cough immunisation programme begins.

Becomes Prime Minister after Anthony Eden resigns.

During Harold Macmillan's government, the first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.

This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: The first successful cardiopulmonary bypass programme in the UK begins at Hammersmith Hospital.

During Harold Macmillan's government, polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.

This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: Polio and diphtheria vaccination programmes expand vaccination for people under 15.

Betting and Gaming Act 1960 reforms betting, gaming, and licensing controls in Great Britain

Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 regulates caravan sites and development permissions

Charities Act 1960 reforms charity registration, supervision, and charitable trust administration

Finance Act 1960 enacts annual taxation and public finance provisions

During Harold Macmillan's government, an implantable heart pacemaker is used for the first time.

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: An implantable heart pacemaker is used for the first time.

This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: An implantable heart pacemaker is used for the first time.

During Harold Macmillan's government, the first kidney transplant in the UK takes place at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary between identical twins.

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The first kidney transplant in the UK takes place at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary between identical twins.

This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: The first kidney transplant in the UK takes place at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary between identical twins.

Road Traffic Act 1960 consolidates road traffic law and motor vehicle regulation

Consumer Protection Act 1961 creates powers to regulate dangerous goods and protect consumers

Criminal Justice Act 1961 changes criminal procedure, sentencing, and prison administration

Human Tissue Act 1961 regulates the use of human bodies and tissue for medical purposes

Suicide Act 1961 abolishes the crime of suicide while creating an offence of assisting suicide

Trustee Investments Act 1961 reforms investment powers available to trustees

Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1962 introduces immigration controls on citizens of Commonwealth countries

Education Act 1962 creates mandatory awards for university students and changes education finance

During Harold Macmillan's government, professor John Charnley carries out the first full hip replacement at Wrightington Hospital.

The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Professor John Charnley carries out the first full hip replacement at Wrightington Hospital.

This NHS development occurs while Harold Macmillan serves as Prime Minister: Professor John Charnley carries out the first full hip replacement at Wrightington Hospital.

Pipe-lines Act 1962 creates controls over pipeline construction and operation

Town and Country Planning Act 1962 consolidates planning law and development control provisions

Transport Act 1962 reorganises nationalised transport and creates the British Railways Board

Contracts of Employment Act 1963 requires written particulars and notice rights for many employees

London Government Act 1963 creates Greater London and reorganises London local government

Offices Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 regulates workplace health and safety in offices, shops, and railway premises

Peerage Act 1963 allows hereditary peers to disclaim peerages and admits peeresses to the House of Lords

Water Resources Act 1963 creates river authorities and reforms water resource management