Prime Minister announces appointment of Royal Commission to inquire into trade unions and employers' associations. Government White Paper announces th setting up of a new National Board for Prices and Incomes. Regional Economic Planning Committee. A prices and wages freeze is introduced. An Incomes Policy is outlined in a White Paper.
Labour nationalizes the steel industry.
Edward Heath becomes leader of the Conservatives after his election using the new procedure. The T.U.C. issues a statement expressing apprehension about overall effect of the Government' s measures on economic expansion. E. Heath declares that if elected he will take Britain into Europe. The Abolition of the Death Penalty Act and the Race Relations Act receive Royal Assent. The Race Relations Act sets up the Race Relations Board.