A file of correspondence and press material concerning visits by British politicians to West Germany. The documents discuss a visit to West Germany by Edward Heath, the Lord Privy Seal, which was "well reported in the local papers"; a speech given by Heath during his visit on the subject of "Great Britain and Europe"; and a press conference given by Heath in Hamburg, covering questions including the French government's rejection of Britain's application to join the European Economic Community. The documents also cover the organisation of a visit to West Germany by Peter Thorneycroft, the British Minister of Defence; and the West German government's proposal that Thorneycroft visit key sites in West Berlin, including Checkpoint Charlie and the city's military garrison, and two Royal Air Force "strike stations" in West Germany. Other documents comment on a suggestion that more British government ministers should visit West Germany.
- Collection ID
- FO371
- Countries
- United Kingdom West Germany
- Department Reference
- File 1052 (pp 21 to end)
- Document Type
- Correspondence Speeches and Public Statements
- File Reference
- FO 371/169199
- Identifier
- 10.1080/cwee.fo371.169199
- Note
- Contrary to the catalogue title, this file covers West Germany, but was nonetheless included in the resource.
- Pages
- 176
- Persons Discussed
- Edward Heath Frank Roberts Frederick Erroll Philip de Zulueta
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Subject Countries
- Germany (East and West)
- Themes
- International Relations Military
