DWP correspondence, 21 May 2005-16 November 2005
Scope and Contents
Professional and personal correspondence received and sent from the Department of Work and Pensions by Blunkett in his role of Secretary of State. Includes congratulations letter from Prince Charles on Blunkett's return to the cabinet, May 2005; correspondence with John Prescott, Deputy Prime Minister, and Patrician Hewitt, Health Secretary concerning the introduction of smoke-free legislation (smoking ban); correspondence with Chris Grayling, MP, regarding reports in the media of Blunkett's links with DNA Bioscience; letter from Tony Blair, accepting Blunkett's resignation as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions; letter from Nicolas Sarkozy, then Minister of the Interior, expressing regret at Blunkett's resignation (in French).
Dates
- Creation: 21 May 2005-16 November 2005
Creator
- From the Fonds: Blunkett, David, Born 1947 (Person)
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Extent
1 Folder(s)
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository
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