Randolph Henry Spencer-Churchill1880
Forms a Conservative group with Drummond Wolf, Gorst & Balfour
Great Britain · Government / Conservative Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Forms a Conservative group with Drummond Wolf, Gorst & Balfour
Workmens Compensation Act, makes the employer liable for accidents at work
After a report by Norman Brook is passed from the PM to the Home Office
The Ministry of Food is merged with the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
Internment without trial introduced in Northern Ireland
The Hague Convention of 1970 is ratified
Asks of Heath "has the Right Honourable Gentleman taken leave of his senses?"
Informs the Government he intends to cut the workforce by 64,000 over 3 yrs
Informs the Government he intends to cut the workforce by 64,000 over 3 yrs. MacGregor decides to reach a break-even point by 1988. A report finds that 75% of pits are making a loss
Attends a European Council meeting & secures higher EC rebates for Britain
The Government proposes football fans should carry ID cards, later abandoned
Introduces GP budgets for patients with non critical conditions. Introduces a system for money to follow patients
The Government proposes to legalize the legal profession
The Broadcasting Bill is published
Banks refuse to continue Government plans for student loans
A White Paper proposes an internal market of self-governing NHS trusts
The Employment Act, resticts the closed shop. Employment Act, employers cannot deny someone a job because they are not TU member
Launches the Citizens Charter
Vetoes an EU directive to give part time workers the same rights as full time workers
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