D709 3/16/1/7 - File: `Cenotaph representation' - Nov 1981-Feb 1985
Material concerning exclusion of David Owen as leader of the SDP from the Cenotaph ceremony, Nov 1983, and from a State Banquet at Windsor Castle, Mar 1984, including correspondence between David Owen and senior Government ministers including Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Secretary of State for...
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| Physical Description: | 1 file; 56 items. |
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| Summary: | Material concerning exclusion of David Owen as leader of the SDP from the Cenotaph ceremony, Nov 1983, and from a State Banquet at Windsor Castle, Mar 1984, including correspondence between David Owen and senior Government ministers including Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Secretary of State for Defence Michael Heseltine and Home Secretary Leon Brittan; transcript of statement by David Owen opposing the Government decision to exclude the SDP from the ceremony; public letters of support for the SDP's case with David Owen's replies; copied news cuttings; letter from Leon Brittan announcing review of invitations to leaders of Parties, to include the SDP, 28 Jun 1984 etc |
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| Date: | Nov 1981-Feb 1985 |
| Reference Number: | D709 3/16/1/7 |