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HM Treasury: Papers of Sir Peter Middleton: Permanent Secretary

Catalogue reference: T 674

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T 674

This series contains files regarding Sir Peter Middleton's time as Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury

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Reference
T 674
Title
HM Treasury: Papers of Sir Peter Middleton: Permanent Secretary
Date
1966-1991
Description

This series contains files regarding Sir Peter Middleton's time as Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury

Arrangement

The records are arranged in chronological order

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
PO-PST-PM prefix
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Creator(s)
  • Treasury, 1667-1667
  • Peter Edward Middleton, 1934-1934
Physical description
635 files
Access conditions
Open unless otherwise stated
Immediate source of acquisition

From 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
Series is accruing.
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

Sir Peter Middleton was HM Treasury's Permanent Secretary from 1983 to1991. He spent nearly 30 years at the Treasury working closely with nine chancellors.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C17205260/

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HM Treasury: Papers of Sir Peter Middleton: Permanent Secretary