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Administrative papers of Plaid Cymru National Left/Chwith Genedlaethol including agendas, minutes, motions, correspondence, along with publications discussion papers.

The file comprises papers relating to a conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs on 20-21 March 1998 on the future National Assembly for Wales including agendas, list of attendees and papers relating to the structure and election system for the National Assembly, along with drafts and correspondence of a paper written by Paul Silk on the secondary legislative powers proposed for the National Assembly for Wales, explaining their significance and how they would operate.

Correspondence relating to the No Assembly Campaign, 1979; press releases, speeches, and articles, 1979; miscellaneous administrative papers, 1978-1979; and press-cuttings, 1979.

Miscellaneous, unrelated letters, 1950-1999, addressed to Sir Goronwy Daniel, interspersed with a few other papers. The correspondents include Philip Noel Baker, 1950, James Callaghan, 1971, Lord Cledwyn of Penrhos, 1979, Sir Julian Hodge, 1995, Professor Kevin Morgan, 1998 (writing in relation to the devolution campaign), and Professor Glyn O. Phillips, 1992.

Papers of Merfyn Jones relating to the Liberal Party, 1964-1989, comprising papers and correspondence of the National Liberal Association, 1964-1988; papers, correspondence and minutes relating to the Welsh Liberal Party, 1965-1987, and on subjects including policy, 1969-1986, devolution, 1976-1979, and European Elections, 1977-1984; correspondence and minutes relating to Ceredigion and Ceredigion and Pembroke North Liberal Associations, 1966-1988, and papers relating to general and local elections, 1973-1987; papers relating to Aberystwyth Liberal Association, 1968-1988, to University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1977-1989, and to the Association of University Teachers, 1979-1988; newspaper cuttings, 1964-1988; personal papers of Merfyn Jones and correspondence with Liberal politicians, 1965-1988; printed material, [1968]-1987; papers relating to Young Liberals at national and local levels, 1966-1976; papers relating to the Social and Liberal Democrats, 1984-1988.

The 1989 group (no's 1-13) comprises political papers of Lord Ogmore, 1957-1976, mainly relating to party organisation and policy formation, comprising correspondence and other papers concerning the Liberal Party and the Welsh Liberal Party, 1959-1974, Welsh affairs such as devolution, 1957-1976, the investiture of the Prince of Wales, 1969-1973, and various printed political pamphlets. The 2014 group (no's 14-66) comprises family and political papers, including letters to his parent from Penang, 1930-1934, Cabinet Office, Colonial Office and Commonwealth papers relating to various colonies, particularly Sarawak and Burma, 1947-1970, and the investiture of the prince of Wales, 1967-1973.

Ninety-four letters, 1919-1984, in Welsh and English, to Saunders Lewis from various correspondents, together with a few draft letters from Saunders Lewis and four letters to Margaret Lewis, written during her husband's imprisonment in 1937. Subjects discussed include Welsh nationalism, the award of DLitt honoris causa to Saunders Lewis, the Welsh Burial Grounds issue, 1928, and literary topics; enclosures include a copy of a draft constitution and articles of agreement, 1934, relating to self-government for Wales (ff. 161-95). Among the main correspondents are Edward Glyn Jones (13) 1919-28, Robert Williams Parry (14) 1927-44, John Arthur Price (5) 1928, E. Prosser Rhys (3) 1927-9, D. J. Williams, Fishguard (7) 1948-67, and Griffith John Williams (3) 1935-56.

Papers, 1995-2021, mainly relating the 1997 and 2011 Welsh devolution referendum campaigns, the Senedd election 2021 in Llanelli and Ron Davies's career, 1997-2003. Also two files of Gareth Hughes papers, 1995-1998, relating to devolution.

Political papers, 1974-1976, relating to the Labour Party, devolution, immigration and race relations, parliamentary sessions, the Inter-parliamentary Union, and world economic issues.

Memoranda, circulars, circular letters, minutes of meetings of various committees and sub-committees of the Labour Party, information papers, news releases, policy statements on a number of subjects, most issued by the Labour Party, together with some circulated by the Labour Party Wales. The subjects covered by the policy statements include broadcasting, devolution, the reform of the House of Commons, rural land, sales of council housing, transport and unemployment.

Papers of Keith Raffan, mainly subject files, including files on abortion, 1981-1990; agriculture, 1985-1992; Bagillt floods, 1985-1991; British Rail, 1984-1992; coal, 1982-1992; Clwyd County Council, 1983-1991; community charge, 1983-1989; companies, 1986-1992; Conservative Central Office for Wales, 1983-1992; Courtaulds, 1983-1989; Delyn Borough Council, 1981-1992; drugs, 1984- 1988; education, 1983-1992; Europe, 1982-1990; Flint By-Pass,1987-1992; Hamilton Oil, 1991-1992; health and the National Health Service; 1983-1991; Holywell By-Pass and Inner Relief Road, 1983-1987; Lab-Lib Party Alliance, 1982-1990 (including alternative to the Poll Tax); local associations, 1983-1992; Local Government, 1975-1990; London and Cardiff Conservative Central Offices, 1987-1988; ministerial correspondence 1984-1990; Conservative Associations correspondence, 1985-1989; Parliamentary papers, 1983-1992; open cast mining, 1986-1992; pensions, 1987-1991; police, 1983-1987; Prestatyn Town Council, 1983-1990; rates, 1983-1987; Rhuddlan Borough Council, 1983-1991; roads, 1986-1989; Sunday trading, 1985-1991; teachers' pay dispute and unions, 1985-1992; television broadcasting policy, 1983-1992; University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, 1985-1989; Welsh Members of Parliament, Welsh Grand Committee and Committee on Welsh Affairs, Welsh Office,1981- 1993; Young Conservatives March 1983-1992; Pressure for Economic and Social Toryism (PEST), 1956-1974; speech notes, [?1974]-1992, relating to Devolution, 1975-1989, Welsh Water, 1983-1991, Welsh Language, 1990-1992; and press releases, 1983-1992. There is also a series of files mainly of correspondence on a wide range of subjects, arranged alphabetically by subject.

The file comprises material related to the structure, constitution and organisation of the Welsh Conservative Party and includes various memos and correspondence, copies of the Scottish Conservatives constitution, speeches given by David Melding on the party structure and position on the political spectrum in Wales, copies of various blog posts and material around the selection on women candidates. There is also a copy of the minutes of the 'Ymlaen' group held on the 9th of March, 2002.

The file consists of a varied collection of election addresses and leaflets, 1951-1999, including those circulated in general elections, 1951-1997, European elections, 1979-1999, the devolution referenda, 1979 and 1997, the first elections to the National Assembly for Wales, May 1999, local elections, 1970-1998, together with miscellaneous papers concerning Plaid Cymru, 1964-1998, and other miscellaneous papers of political interest, 1967-1995. Among the constituencies represented are Meirionnydd Nant Conwy, Carmarthen, Rhondda West, Caerphilly, Cardiff West, and Ceredigion.

File comprises material related to the Government of Wales Act (2006) which established the National Assembly for Wales and the Welsh Assembly Government as distinct bodies; provided for the National Assembly to pass legislation with agreement from the UK Parliament on a case-by-case basis called Assembly Measures, and allowed for a referendum on the transfer of law making powers to the National Assembly. It includes annotated draft copies of the bill along with amendments proposed both in the UK Parliament and the National Assembly, notes and correspondence.

The file comprises miscellaneous printed items and press cuttings relating to devolution and the administration and government of Wales. They discuss the Labour Party's policy in relation to Wales, campaigns for the appointment of a Secretary of State for Wales, Welsh broadcasting etc.

The file comprises a document published by the Council for Wales and Monmouthshire entitled "Fourth Memorandum (Government Administration in Wales) and the Reply of the Prime Minister" (Cmnd.631) relating to UK Government administration in Wales where the council calls for the appointment of a Secretary of State for Wales.