Hungary: Internal Situation in Hungary

A file of correspondence and reports concerning the internal situation in Hungary. The documents cover preparations for the twelfth congress of the Hungarian communist party; a speech by the Hungarian leader, János Kádár, delivered at Csepel; and rumours of government and party changes. Other documents in the file include a despatch on life in Hungary, examining the cost of living, working life, public opinion, cultural life, and how ordinary Hungarians live; and a valedictory despatch from the outgoing British ambassador to Hungary, Richard Parsons, covering Hungarian nationalism, the totalitarian political system, and opportunities for the West. The file also covers moves to tackle alcoholism in Hungary; a number of critical articles in the Hungarian press; moves to address the shortage of housing in Hungary through private enterprise; a spate of fires at Budapest hotels; and the publication of May Day slogans for the 1979 event.