Reshuffle: Stevas, Maude left cabinet; Biffen to Trade, Nott to Defence, Pym to lead House of Commons; Brittan joined as Chief Secretary, Fowler at Transport
| Document type: | Chronology |
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| Editorial comments: | Norman St John Stevas and Angus Maude left the Government; Pym moved from Defence to Leader House of Commons and Chancellor Duchy of Lancaster; Nott replaced Pym at Defence; Brittan joined Cabinet (Chief Secretary); Fowler joined Cabinet (Transport) |
| Importance ranking: | Key |
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| Themes: | Public spending & borrowing, Trade, Defence (general), Executive (appointments), Parliament, Conservative Party (organization) |