A file containing documents concerning a visit to Romania by the British Environment Secretary, Peter Shore, in October 1977. Subjects covered in the file include the long-standing invitation from the Romanian minister of industrial construction, Vasile Bumb?cea, dating back to Shore's previous role as Trade Secretary; a change of dates for the visit due to an urgent meeting of the British cabinet; meetings during the visit to discuss town planning, flood control, environmental protection, and air and river pollution; Shore's call on the Romanian prime minister, Manea Mănescu; and the future for the production of Islander aircraft under licence in Romania following the collapse of the Fairey Group. Documents in the file include briefing papers on Anglo-Romanian relations and trade; and a comparison of owner occupation, rented housing, and personal taxation in several Eastern European countries.
- Collection ID
- FCO28
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Department Reference
- ENR 26/548/6
- Document Type
- Correspondence Memoranda Reports
- File Reference
- FCO 28/3079
- Identifier
- 10.1080/cwee.fco28.003079
- Pages
- 80
- Persons Discussed
- Ion Pățan Manea Mănescu Peter Shore Reginald Secondé
- Published in
- United Kingdom
- Subject Countries
- Romania
- Themes
- Economics and Trade International Relations
