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HM Treasury: Chancellor of the Exchequer: Norman Lamont: Private Office Papers (PO-CH/NO...

Catalogue reference: T 668

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T 668

This series contains files relating to policy work and high level correspondence at Ministerial level. The series collection documents the time in office of Norman Lamont in various Ministerial roles at the Treasury

Full description and record details

Reference

T 668

Title
HM Treasury: Chancellor of the Exchequer: Norman Lamont: Private Office Papers (PO-CH/NO Prefix Series)
Date

1980-1999

Description

This series contains files relating to policy work and high level correspondence at Ministerial level. The series collection documents the time in office of Norman Lamont in various Ministerial roles at the Treasury

Arrangement

The records are arranged in chronological order.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

PO-CH/NO prefix

Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
Treasury, 1667-1667
Physical description

1301 file(s)

Access conditions

Open unless otherwise stated

Immediate source of acquisition

In 2021 Treasury

Custodial history

The records were originally stored in 1 Horse Guards Road, London (the HM Treasury headquarters), until 2014 when they were moved for processing by a private contractor.

Accruals

No further accruals are anticipated

Selection and destruction information

Records Collection Policy – criteria 3.1.1 The principal policies and actions of the UK central government and English and Welsh Governments; records that illustrate the government role in the management of the UK economy.

Administrative / biographical background

The Treasury is responsible for the overall management of the economy. With support from Treasury officials, the Chancellor of the Exchequer advises and implements economic and financial functions in order to aid the running of the United Kingdom's economy. Norman Lamont first joined the Treasury in 1986 as Financial Secretary to the Treasury. He was appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury in1989 before succeeding John Major as the Chancellor of the Exchequer between 1990 and 1993. His period in office included the UK?s membership and exit from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM).

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C17059795/

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HM Treasury: Chancellor of the Exchequer: Norman Lamont: Private Office Papers (PO-CH/NO Prefix Series)