| StorageSite | UCL SSEES |
| Level | File |
| Reference Number | BTL/8/1 |
| Title | Extracts from Prime Minister's Office File PREM 5/519 Relating to Lord Bethell's Time as Junior Government Minister |
| Date | 1 Jul 1970 - 15 Sep 1970 |
| Description | The papers include Bethell's request to Lord Jellicoe in July 1970 to continue writing whilst in Government, with details of several projects he had in mind including an historical account of the outbreak of the Second War. Additionally, a minute from Lord Jellicoe regarding Bethell's proposed trip to Poland dated 26 August 1970; and from Lord Jellicoe to Sir Burke Trend regarding Bethell's initial concern regarding the article in the 'Private Eye' dated 1 Oct 1970. |
| Extent | 1 envelope |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| AccessConditions | The papers are available subject to the usual conditions of access to Archives and Manuscripts material, after the completion of a Reader's Undertaking. |
| Copyright | The National Archives/Crown Copyright |
| Related Material | Original file: PREM 5/519 and PREM 5/520 entitled 'Edward Heath, 19 June 1970: resignation of Lord Bethell as Lord in Waiting: Part 4' held at The National Archives (TNA). See also Cabinet Office CAB 164/1309 to CAB 164/1313 (1970-1974) relating to conflict of interest of Bethell as writer and Government Whip - also held at TNA. |