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HM Treasury: Chancellor of the Exchequer: Kenneth Clarke: Private Office Papers (PO-CH/KC...

Catalogue reference: T 701

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T 701

This series contains policy work and high level correspondence, including files regarding Kenneth Clarke's time in the Private Office at HM Treasury as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Kenneth Clarke's term as Chancellor of the Exchequer covered...

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Reference

T 701

Title
HM Treasury: Chancellor of the Exchequer: Kenneth Clarke: Private Office Papers (PO-CH/KC Prefix Series)
Date

1988-1999

Description

This series contains policy work and high level correspondence, including files regarding Kenneth Clarke's time in the Private Office at HM Treasury as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Kenneth Clarke's term as Chancellor of the Exchequer covered from 1993 to 1997 whereas these papers date from 1988 to 1999. The difference in these dates can be explained by the transitional arrangements at the beginning and end of his term in this role; i.e. records from the ongoing business of his predecessor being required for business continuity and the need for certain aspects of his late term work to be concluded.

Arrangement

The records are arranged in chronological order

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

PO-CH/KC Prefix

Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
  • Clarke, Kenneth, 1940-2022
  • Treasury, 1667-1667
Physical description

938 file(s)

Access conditions

Open unless otherwise stated

Immediate source of acquisition

From 2022 Treasury

Accruals

This 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

Kenneth 'Ken' Clarke served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 1993 to 1997. 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

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C17575592/

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HM Treasury: Chancellor of the Exchequer: Kenneth Clarke: Private Office Papers (PO-CH/KC Prefix Series)