Education: public and independent schools
Part of Eirene White papers
The file comprises letters, reports, memoranda and draft policy documents concerning Labour Party policy on secondary education, mainly in relation to public and independent schools, the supply of teachers and entrance examinations to the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The file includes letters from Shirley Williams, 1963-1964.
Williams, Shirley, b. 1930
Part of Eirene White papers
The file consists of letters, press releases, memoranda and reports relating to discussions on Labour Party policy on higher education, mainly education. The file includes a letter, 1962, from Dick Taverne.
Taverne, Dick
Withdrawal from the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party
Part of Eirene White papers
The file comprises letters relating to Eirene White's decision to withdraw from standing for election to the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party and reaction to it. The file includes a letter from R. H. Tawney, 1953.
Tawney, R. H. (Richard Henry), 1880-1962
Finance and Economic Policy Sub-Committee of the Labour Party
Part of Eirene White papers
The file comprises two memoranda, March and May 1963, on regional and economic planning. The latter was drafted by Douglas Jay MP.
Jay, Douglas, 1907-