Suggestion that Chairman of Massey-Ferguson be given confidential briefing on subversive organisations
Public Records of 1973
Document reference: PREM 15/1647
Suggestion that Chairman of Massey-Ferguson be given confidential briefing on subversive organisations
In 1973, Douglas Hurd, who later became Foreign Secretary in Margaret Thatcher's government, was Political Secretary to the Prime Minister, Edward Heath.
He reports here that over lunch with Tim Powell, Chairman of Massey-Ferguson (UK) he was asked for a list of organisations that Massey-Ferguson should watch out for when recruiting staff.
Mr Hurd is unimpressed with the reply he receives from Sir John Hunt at the Cabinet Office.
Sir John reconsiders his position and a meeting is arranged, but we are not told the outcome.
