Prime Ministerial Private Office files
Westland: MT speaking note for cabinet ("a word about Westland") ["We cannot go on like this … even questions of fact should be cleared through the Cabinet Office"] [declassified Feb 2016]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Source: | PREM19/1667 f141 |
| Editorial comments: | This document triggered Heseltine’s walkout from the cabinet and resignation. The full file from which this item is taken can be seen here. Read other documents selected from this file. |
| Importance ranking: | Key |
| Word count: | 2pp |
| Themes: | British Constitution (general discussions), Executive, Executive (appointments), Conservatism, Defence (general), Industry, Foreign policy (USA), Leadership, Famous statements by MT, Charles Powell minutes |
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