Economy: Alan Walters diary (MT) [“PM very bossy - she would be much more effective if she was more relaxed”; writes Howe “explaining why Keynes was useful now!”] [released 2012]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| 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: | 97 |
| Themes: | Conservative Party (organization), Privatized & state industries, Public spending & borrowing, Leadership, Transport |
Wednesday 1st April 1981
Leak Investigators 5 mins
B/Rail DOT review - my memo for E Cttee.
DofT very nervous about leaks of my asking for low level (3,000 mile) rail plan.
Lunchtime drinks with PM and some doubtful backbenchers. PM very bossy - she would be much more effective if she was more relaxed.
Tony Durant there - forgot I wrote No More Tick
Letter to GH
Saw Rothschild re. 60 year bond finance for new towns.