Economy: Alan Walters diary (budget) [Whitelaw says Brixton is where “Enoch is right”. Foot degenerates in debate][released 2012]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
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| Source: | Walters MSS (Churchill Archives Centre): WTRS3/1/1 |
| Editorial comments: | Read other entries from this diary. View all Walters documents. The original diary can be studied here |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 65 |
| Themes: | Employment, Monetary policy, Privatized & state industries, Race, immigration, nationality, Transport |
Monday 27th July 1981
Willie Whitelaw very much approves of my measures. He said Brixton is where Enoch is right. It is the only place . Railton Road should be bulldozed.
1.15 Lunch with Gvnr
3.30 Employment debate - Foot degenerated after 15 minutes into an inflationeer filled by hot air. My measure £40/£15 accepted quietly by opposition.