In December 1967, Anthony Wedgwood Benn, the Minister of Technology, while reiterating his desire to see a merged BAC and HSA, admitted it would not be possible.
Tony Benn, appointed Minister of Technology in July 1966, brought pressure to bear on the industry.
Tony Benn, appointed Minister of Technology in July 1966, brought pressure to bear on the industry and one result was BMH's merger with Leyland to form British Leyland.
By the time of the 1966 general election, Wilson was telling Tony Benn to prepare to take over because "I can't think Frank Cousins will stay long. He's not fit anyway."
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The pledge was included in the Labour Party's 1964 general election manifesto: "A Labour Government will .. set up a Ministry of Technology to guide and stimulate a major national effort to bring advanced technology and new processes into industry."
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