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PDF 82 Feb 3 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: industrial unrest") ["For the first time since the Socialist government took office in France last June there has been widespread industrial action..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 82 Feb 5 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: Treasury minute to Chancellor of the Exchequer ("The French and the US PSBRs") [figures for public borrowing] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 82 Mar 18 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("The French economy: exchange rate") ["The pressure on the franc reflects an onset of doubts both in France and externally on the prospects for the French economy..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 82 Mar 26 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: No.10 minute to MT ("French franc interest rates") [latest position for speech in Parliament on 27th March] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 82 Jul 3 Sa Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("French government reshuffle") [details] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 82 Jul 23 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: FCO record of conversation ("Call on Chirac") [Sir John Fretwell, Jacques Chirac] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 82 Oct 18 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("French balance of payments") ["The French trade deficit for September... is second only to that of June, which set a historical record"] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 82 Nov 10 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: Chancellor of the Exchequer PS letter to Pym PS ("Other countries fiscal policies") ["it is clear that governments are determined to restrain borrowing..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 82 Dec 24 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("French economy: health of the franc") ["On the occasion of the 1981 and 1982 devaluations Mitterrand acted too little and too late... Concern to get past the March municipal elections may reinforce this tendency."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 Mar 11 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("French economy: post-election decisions") ["The stability of the new franc parity would require an accompanying package of austerity measures."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 Mar 15 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("French municipal elections") ["...the Left's unexpected comeback in the second round has not stilled speculation about early changes in both policy and the composition of the Government."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 Mar 23 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("New French government") ["The Elysee spokesman announced at 1900 yesterday evening that Mauroy had presented the resignation of his government. Mitterrand immediately asked Mauroy to form a new government."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 Apr 5 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic report for March 1983") ["...continued deterioraton of all aspects of the French economy except unemployment..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 May 10 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("French proposal for a new Bretton Woods conference") [Mitterrand: "As after the Second World War, the world needs rebuilding... This will require a lasting international effort..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 May 18 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Unrest in France") ["...signs that the head of steam behind the current wave of demonstrations may be declining."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 May 18 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Franco-German summit, 16-17 May 1983") ["...no reconciliation of divergences on economic policy."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 May 18 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Franco/German summit") ["...divergences over economic policy remain as wide as ever."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 May 19 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Bonn telegram to FCO ("Franco/German summit: FRG media treatment") ["Comment dwells on the number of French economic demands... and at the way in which the French blame others for their own economic mistakes."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 Jul 22 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Your visit to Paris, 22 July: terrorism") ["You agreed that the closest possible co-operation between our two countries was desirable"] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 Jul 25 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Armenian terrorism") [threat made to British tourists] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 Jul 29 Fr Declassified documents Minor Archive (TNA) France: Kenneth Baker PS letter to No.10 ("French Cable policy") ["...French technological dream turning into rather a nightmare..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 83 Dec 19 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("New French Minister for European Affairs") [Roland Dumas "...one of Mitterrand's closest and longest standing political allies."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Jan 5 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Appointment of M Roland Dumas") [as Minister for European Affairs] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Jun 28 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: FCO telegram to UKE Paris ("OECD: EDRC meeting on the French economy") ["Milleron described the broad thrust of French economic policy as being to improve the external balance by reducing inflation and slowing the growth of internal demand. Several other statements by Milleron during the course of the meeting illustrate how far French policy has apparently shifted since 1981/82..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Jul 18 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: MT letter to Pierre Mauroy (UK/France co-operation) [exchange of courtesy letters on his period of office as Prime Minister ending] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Jul 18 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: Cabinet Office briefing for MT ("Cabinet: Community Affairs") [current EC issues] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Jul 19 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("The new French government") [list of members] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Jul 19 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("The new French council of Ministers: MIPS") ["...the President's men have virtually all the important posts..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Jul 20 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic policy under the new government") [on Fabius taking office following Mauroy government's resignation] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Jul 20 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Change of French government: reactions and prospects") ["Most take the view that, with Mauroy's departure, the Reformist left wing period begun in 1981 is over..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Aug 2 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Tehran telegram to FCO ("Air France hijacking") ["Passengers were released and hijackers surrendered..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Aug 2 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: MT letter to Prime Minister Fabius (UK/France co-operation) [exchange of courtesy letters on his taking office following Mauroy government's resignation] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Aug 3 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: French Minister of European Affairs letter to MT (Air France hijacking) [sends thanks to MT for UK government and citizens' roles in resolving the situation] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Aug 5 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Air France hijacking") ["...suspicions... that the hijackers were... in collusion with the Iranian authorities."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Sep 13 Th Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: draft 1985 central government budget") ["...presented as a turning-point in French fiscal history."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Nov 9 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic report for October 1984") ["...encouraging..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 84 Dec 12 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic report for November 1984") ["...rather bleak."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Jan 4 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic report for December 1984") ["...prospects are not very good."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Feb 6 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic report for January 1985") ["...figures for the French economy published in January were encouraging for the Government."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Mar 8 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic report for February 1985") ["...a fall in industrial production and a deterioration in the balance of trade. Otherwise, the picture was largely unchanged..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 May 10 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("Mitterrand press briefing") [GATT; economic summits] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Jun 5 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic report for May 1985") ["...a trend of slight deterioration in the economy since the beginning of 1985 is becoming evident."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Jun 23 Su Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("The French political scene") ["In addition to the stubborn problem of personal unpopularity, Mitterrand is also faced with a Socialist party in serious disarray."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Aug 13 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: No.10 minute to MT (train crash in France) [message of thanks from Prime Minister Fabius for MT letter offering condolences] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Aug 27 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Bonn telegram to FCO ("Kohl/Mitterrand meeting on 24 August: German impressions") ["...convergence of views on long term objectives, but agreement on few if any concrete points."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Sep 6 Fr Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic report for August 1985") ["...large external trade deficit for July... annual rate of inflation down... industrial production fell... unemployment increased slightly..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Oct 9 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic report for September 1985") ["...industrial production is increasing... inflation is down... surplus on trade... unemployment continues to rise..."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Nov 5 Tu Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: Cabinet Office minute to No.10 (Robert Armstrong conversation with Monsieur Attali) [French political scene: forthcoming elections] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Nov 13 We Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: UKE Paris telegram to FCO ("France: economic report for October 1985") ["inflation is at its lowest level for 13 years, but the overshooting of the money supply target is causing concern."] [declassified Dec 2014]
PDF 85 Nov 25 Mo Declassified documents Major Archive (TNA) France: No.10 letter to the Earl of Cromer (meeting with Giscard d'Estaing) [MT "fascinated" by account of meeting] [declassified Dec 2014]

Documents lie at the core of this website, each one dated and sorted chronologically (by default) in search results. Most are images in PDF format of original paper documents scanned or filmed for the site. There also transcripts of speeches and interviews, press articles, photos, videos, and more. The document database contains tens of thousands of items and permits complex searching.

Files are multi-page PDFs from which most of the documents on the site are selected. All of Mrs Thatcher’s official files from No.10 are available in full on this site (paper copies are stored at the National Archives in the series PREM19), as well as most of those of Geoffrey Howe and Nigel Lawson as Chancellor (stored at TNA as series T639 and T640).

Guides are articles about key events and topics. Many were written to accompany annual releases of Mrs Thatcher’s private and party papers at the Churchill Archive Centre in Cambridge.

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