Falklands: Hailsham diary (Argentina invaded the islands) ["Cecil Parkinson told me he was surprised at the invasion!!! He had been at the meetings y'day. ... One only (not me) for staying in port"] [released 2011]
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Source: | HLSM 1/1/19 part 2 f3 |
| Editorial comments: | The reference to "one only (not me) for staying in port" would appear to refer to John Biffen, who spoke in cabinet against despatch of the Task Force. |
| Importance ranking: | Key |
| Word count: | 1p |
| Themes: | Executive, Defence (Falklands) |
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