National Library of Wales Archives and Manuscripts

Most of the papers relate to the Labour Party and the 1979 referendum campaign. Also contains some of John Morris's notes for the speeches which he delivered during the referendum campaign.

Devolution,

B2/13.
File
1975.

Part of John Morris Papers,

Copies of documents from the archives of the Welsh Office relating to devolution issues, including mainly the proceedings of the Ministerial Committee on Devolution.

Great Britain. Welsh Office.

Devolution documents,

B2/9.
File
1974-1979.

Part of John Morris Papers,

Photocopies of official documents relating to the devolution campaign. These include the minutes of ministerial meetings, including meetings with the Lord President of the Council, concerning devolution, and draft governmental statements on devolution.

Devolution,

B2/7
File
1973-1979.

Part of John Morris Papers,

Material deriving from the 'Yes' campaign [the 'Wales for the Assembly campaign'] in the 1 March 1979 devolution referendum, and papers relating to the evolution and development of Labour Party policy on devolution between 1974 and 1979.

Wales for the Assembly Campaign.

Congratulatory messages,

B1/20.
File
1974.

Part of John Morris Papers,

Congratulatory letters and messages to John Morris on his appointment as Secretary of State for Wales by Harold Wilson. The file includes some longer letters reflecting on the work of the Welsh Office and its future potential, the progress and future of devolution, and the development of John Morris's political career.

The Welsh Office and Caernarfonshire