Level | Item |
Reference Number (click to see whole series/group) | G1/262 |
Extent | 1 file |
Title | GOVERNOR'S FILE: MISCELLANEOUS PAPERS |
Date | 1946 - 1947 |
Description | Colonial gold production. United Kingdom (UK) mission to Argentina. Barclays sterling balances in Egypt. Dunlop debenture issue. New York Trading in gilts. Canadian gold loan. Endeavours to frustrate unwelcome United States (US) bid for Canadian Pacific Railways. Cabinet papers on dollar programme with Bank comments. King Farouk reported to be seeking to move private fortune out of Egypt. The Greek economy and the civil war. Cabinet Papers on Import Programme with Lucius Perronet Thompson McCausland's analysis. Havana Conference on Trade and Employment. Post of Financial Adviser to Iraq. Governor voices strong opposition to iron and steel nationalisation. Norman Parris Biggs's departure to Kleinworts. Liaison with HM Treasury (HMT) on behalf of the British Assurance Association (BIA) about nationalisation compensation. Bank Advisers' difficulties with Pakistan Finance Minister. Governor mediates between Finance Corporation for Industry (FCI) and issuing houses handling Steel Company of Wales issue. Governor/Chancellor on need to curb overseas expenditure. Co-ordination of Bank/HM Treasury views on Sterling Area negotiations. Bank's secondee's views on Burmese civil war. |
Related Material | 7A107 |
Original Reference | S82 |
Keyword | Greece; Canada; United States of America (USA); Burma; Myanmar |