Economy: Alan Walters diary (budget) [PM annoyed at leaks; “pounced on Soames”. Nott gave confusing account of Defence plans][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: | 104 |
| Themes: | Defence (general), Employment, Monetary policy, Public spending & borrowing |
Thursday 18th June 1981
PM asked me to prepare her for employment debate - ideas on what to use etc
Cabinet - PM very annoyed at leaks. Defends No. 10 staff. Pounced on Soames who suggested it might have been No. 10 staff. Guardian got a very wet version. Tim
Defence - Nott gave a very confusing account to cabinet - 3 percent for 6 years. GH