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This collection contains, firstly, the surviving contents of the Pethick-Lawrences’ correspondence files, including letters from, and copies of letters to, a wide range of politicians and public figures. It also contains papers relating to the Lawrence family and the early life of F. W. Lawrence; articles and scripts of talks by Lord Pethick-Lawrence; correspondence between the Pethick-Lawrences themselves; papers of Lady Constance Lytton; papers relating to the separation of the Pethick-Lawrences from the Women’s Social and Political Union; and papers relating to prison conditions. The collection includes particularly notable material on the subjects of Indian independence, the suffrage movement, and other aspects of social reform.

Office of the Minister of Defence.—Is glad that Pethick-Lawrence was able to attend yesterday’s Indian independence celebrations.

Has nearly finished writing his book A Levy on Capital.

Discusses dates when they might meet for lunch at the House of Lords, and offers to show her round the Houses of Parliament first.

British-Asian and Overseas Socialist Fellowship, Transport House, Smith Square, London, S.W.1.—Asks him to address a meeting of the Fellowship, at which Jayaprakesh Narayan will be the chief speaker.

(Signed for the International Department, Labour Party.)

British-Asian and Overseas Socialist Fellowship, Transport House, Smith Square, London, S.W.1.—Thanks him for addressing a meeting of the Fellowship at short notice. The meeting was a success, despite the absence of Jayaprakesh Narayan.

(Signed as Secretary.)

Lord Pethick-Lawrence will not be able to speak at the meeting on 18 April (see 1/101).

(Text as 1/103a.)

Stanstead Hall, Halstead, Essex.—Thanks him for his letter of sympathy (on the death of his wife).

Commonwealth Offices, Treasury Place, Melbourne, C.2.—Thanks him for his kind comments about his BBC broadcast. Has now returned from his tour of countries of concern to Australia.

Melbourne.—They send their sympathy (on the death of Lady Pethick-Lawrence).

Commonwealth Offices, Treasury Place, Melbourne, C.2.—Thanks him for his card and sends seasonal greetings.

Parliament House, Canberra, A.C.T.—He and his wife send good wishes on Pethick-Lawrence’s recent marriage.

Commonwealth Offices, Treasury Place, Melbourne, C.2.—Thanks Lord and Lady Pethick-Lawrence for their card. He and his wife hope to see them in London in April.

Agrees to publish the proposed book (see 1/7) on stated terms.

Commonwealth Offices, Treasury Place, Melbourne, C.2.—Asks permission to use a letter he wrote to Pethick-Lawrence in his book (Personal Experience, 1939-46). Hopes to have a draft ready when he goes to London in March, via the United States.

Commonwealth Offices, Treasury Place, Melbourne, C.2.—Has already agreed to submit a draft of his book to Norman Brook for governmental approval (see 1/115). Intends to submit copies of the text to publishers in London in April.

Commonwealth Offices, Treasury Place, Melbourne, C.2.—Has edited the letter in question (see 1/115a). Has nearly finished the draft of his book and will bring copies to London in April.

Discusses proposals made by the Commission on Monetary and Banking Sys-tems, some of which the Australian Government has decided to implement.

Thanks him and his wife for their message on his marriage (1/108). Refers to their previous meeting, and praises Casey’s work as Governor of Bengal. He and his wife intend to go to India next winter.

11 Old Square, Lincoln’s Inn, London, W.C.2.—Has no personal objection to the publication of the letter (see 1/110), but will seek formal permission from Sandys of the Commonwealth Relations Office.

The Commonwealth Relations Office agree to the publication of the letter (see 1/206), provided that certain references to Nehru and Jinnah are omitted or altered.

Office of the Minister for Science.—The Cabinet Office advise that the letter (see 1/110) should not be published without the agreement of the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations (Sandys).

Will send a copy of the letter to Sandys.

Seeks official permission, on behalf of Lord Casey, to publish extracts from a letter written by Casey to Pethick-Lawrence in 1946.

Thanks him for the book (see 1/9). Is helping to raise money for a memorial to Christabel Pankhurst and editing a book by her (Unshackled).

15 Grosvenor Crescent, London.—Thanks him for his kind letter (see 1/132).

15 Grosvenor Crescent, London, S.W.1.—Thanks him for his letter of congratulation (see 1/133). It is not yet certain that he will be a member of the Government.