Box Blunkett Box 162
Contains 56 Results:
Enabling - A Political View: putting the service back into public, [1991]
Speech [or article] relating to privatisation and public services.
Outline of speech for LIA Achievement forum conference, 1991
Text of a talk relating to Blunkett's journey to becoming a politician, and the obstacles that he overcome. Also talks about his working methods. Delivered as part of the 1991 Life Insurance Association (LIA) Convention. 3 copies.
Speech to the Association of Teachers and Lecturers annual conference in Torquay, 2 April 1996
Text of speech made by Blunkett as Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Employment on the topic of exclusions from schools and behaviour policies.
Speech to the National Union of Teachers (NUT) conference in Cardiff, 7 April 1996
Text of speech made by Blunkett as Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Employment on the topic of maintenance and repair of school buildings, and role of public-private partnerships. Also includes letter from member of the public asking for a copy of the speech.
Speech to the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) conference in Torquay, 30 May 1996
Text of speech made by Blunkett as Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Employment regarding standards in primary education entitled 'Early Excellence: Labour's new drive for primary success'.
Speech to the North of England Education Conference in Sheffield, 4 January 1997
Text of speech made by Blunkett as Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Employment setting our Labour's education pledges if they are elected to government. 3 copies.
Speech at the BETT 97 show at Olympia, London, 9 January [1997]
Text of speech made by Blunkett as Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Employment at the BETT education technology conference regarding access to technology in schools. Incorrectly dated 1996.
The Julius Silverman Memorial Lecture, Birmingham, 20 February 1997
Text of lecture given by Blunkett as Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Employment regarding Labour's education policies as a driver for reducing inequalities in society.
Briefing notes for speech given by Blunkett at the Local Government Conference, March 1997
Notes for brailling for use by Blunkett (i.e. word document without formatting). Contains notes on Education Action Zones for a briefing following Blunkett's speech as Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Employment.
Address to the GMB union conference, May 1997
Text of speech made to the GMB annual conference by Blunkett as Secretary of State for Education and Employment [printed as part of the conference proceedings]. Includes a braille label.
Lecture given to the Technology Colleges Trust, Whitehall, London, 5 November 1997
Text of speech given as the Second Annual Lecture of the Technology Colleges Trust by Blunkett as Secretary of State for Education and Employment. The talk relates mainly to the new specialist schools introduced by the Labour government.
Speech to the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, 27 February 1998
Text of address given by Blunkett as Secretary of State for Education and Employment relating to economic conditions impacting business.
Annual Lecture given to the South London Industrial Mission, Southwark Cathedral, London, 13 May 1998
Text of address given by Blunkett as Secretary of State for Education and Employment. The speech relates to the Government's programmes in education, employment, law and order and their impact on the poor and disadvantaged.
Extract from address to the 1998 TUC Conference, 15 September 1998
Extracts from speech made by Blunkett as Secretary of State for Education and Employment to the 1998 TUC conference. The speech relates to unemployment and how it can be reduced through education and training. 2 copies.
Speech to the 1998 Labour Party Conference, 1 October 1998
Text of speech made by Blunkett as Secretary of State for Education and Employment to the 1998 Labour Party Conference outlining the achievements of the Labour government over the past year and plans for the future.
Speech to the AQA Conference, [1998 or 1999]
Undated speaking notes for Blunkett's address to the annual conference of the AQA examination board, which he made as Secretary of State for Education and Employment. Also includes programme for the day and list of key attendees and award winners.
Speech to the Cutlers' Feast, Sheffield, 29 April 1999
Text of speech entitled 'Healing a divided city - a decent life chance for all our children' given by Blunkett as Secretary of State for Education and Employment. Also includes speech notes, press release, draft version of speech, correspondence and press cuttings relating to the event.
Lecture on 'The Welfare Society', 19 May 1999
Text of speech to the think-tank Demos entitled 'The Welfare Society' given by Blunkett as Secretary of State for Education and Employment. Includes braille label.
The CBI President's Reception Address, 19 July 1999
Text of speech entitled 'Excellence for the many not just the few: raising standards and extending opportunities in our schools', given by Blunkett as Secretary of State for Education and Employment. 2 copies.
Speech to the 1999 Labour Party Conference, 29 September 1999
Text of speech made by Blunkett as Secretary of State for Education and Employment to the 1999 Labour Party Conference. Also includes speech notes.