Wednesday 11th March 1981
Sent Geoffrey [Sir Geoffrey Howe] a note congratulating him on a correct budget. He was v. pleased. JH [John Hoskyns] did also - it was very courageous politically.
Lunch with Sebags Petterbridge Union Discount
Economy: Alan Walters diary (budget) [sent Howe congratulatory note on budget; he was very pleased; “it WAS very courageous”] [released 2012]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
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| Source: | Walters MSS (Churchill Archives Centre): WTRS 3/1/1 |
| Editorial comments: | Read other entries from this diary. View all Walters documents. The original diary can be studied here |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 34 |
| Themes: | Monetary policy, Public spending & borrowing |