Treaty of Maastricht
Sees the European Communities Amendment Bill pass its Commons Third Reading with a majority of 180.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
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John Roy Major Biography and Timeline — Page 4
Follow John Roy Major through 193 dated historical records for Great Britain.
John Roy Major, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1993–1995Years on this page
1993
Legislation
The Treaty of Maastricht recieves Royal Assent
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Treaty of Maastricht
Sees the European Communities Amendment Act receive Royal Assent, enabling British Maastricht ratification to proceed.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Vote of Confidence
A tied vote of confidence in Parliament
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Britain when the United Kingdom formally notifies completion of Maastricht ratification.
Role range: 1991-1993 – 1990-1997
Conference of Conservatives
Launches "Back to Basics" policy
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Britain when the Maastricht Treaty enters into force and the European Union is established.
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Declaration of Downing Street
Major & Reynolds agree an arrangement within which a united Ireland might be created
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Unification
Major & Reynolds agree an arrangement within which a united Ireland might be created
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Legislation
Legislation is passed to nationalize the railways
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Privatization
Legislation is passed to nationalize the railways
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act
Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 expands leaseholder rights and urban development powers
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
National Lottery etc Act
National Lottery etc Act 1993 creates the National Lottery framework
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Railways Act
Railways Act 1993 restructures British Rail and prepares railway privatisation
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
1994
Privatization
The stock-market confirms German prestige car-maker BMW is buying the majority share - 80% - in Rover from British Aerospace (BAe) for 800 million pounds
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Privatization
There are angry clashes in the House of Commons over the sale of the last major british car manufacturer Rover
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Government
6 change portfolios, 4 are dismissed & 3 new members are appointed
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Ceasefire
The IRA announce a ceasefire
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
IRA - Ceasefire
Government record concerning the IRA: The IRA announce a ceasefire
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
IRA - Ceasefire
Historical IRA record under Conservative Party Government: The IRA announce a ceasefire
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
IRA - Ceasefire
IRA context for John Roy Major: The IRA announce a ceasefire
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
IRA
The IRA announce a ceasefire
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Addresses the South African Parliament
Addresses the South African Parliament
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
National Lottery
Launches the National Lottery
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Vote of Confidence
Major threatens to resign if the European Finance Bill is not passed by the Commons
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Budget
The European Finance Bill is passed
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Privatization
The privatization of British Coal Corp is completed
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Reform of Parliament
Government attempts to add VAT on fuel are defeated in the House of Commons
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Trident Patrol
HMS Vanguard begins the first operational Trident deterrent patrol
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
NHS Organ Donor Register Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The NHS Organ Donor Register is established for people wishing to donate organs.
Role range: 1990-1997
NHS Organ Donor Register NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while John Roy Major serves as Prime Minister: The NHS Organ Donor Register is established for people wishing to donate organs.
Role range: 1990-1997
NHS Organ Donor Register
During John Roy Major's government, the NHS Organ Donor Register is established for people wishing to donate organs.
Role range: 1990-1997
Nationalization
Railtrack is created as a monopoly owner of the railway infrastructure
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 changes public order, trespass, protest, and criminal justice powers
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Deregulation and Contracting Out Act
Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994 creates powers for deregulation and contracting out public functions
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Sunday Trading Act
Sunday Trading Act 1994 reforms Sunday shop opening law
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
1995
Reform of Currency
Promises Britain will not back a proposed single EU currency before 1997
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Reform of Currency
Promises Britain will not back a proposed single EU currency before 1997
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Conference of Belfast
Major & Bruton present a 37 page peace guide at a press conference in Belfast
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
International Conference at Belfast
Major & Bruton present a 37 page peace guide at a press conference in Belfast
Role range: 1990-1997 – 1990-1997
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.