Political Developments: Barbara Castle and the White Paper

Question 1

When did Barbara Castle become head of the Ministry of Labour?

Answer 1

1968

Question 2

What was Castle tasked with?

Answer 2

Trade union behaviour and industrial relations

Question 3

What was Castles white paper called?

Answer 3

In place of Strife

Question 4

What did the ‘In Place of Strife’ White Paper propose?

Answer 4

Industrial relations court 28 day continuation of work before legal strikes could take place

Question 5

What was the impact of her white paper in terms of divisions?

Answer 5

It heavily divided the cabinet

Question 6

How was the white paper received?

Answer 6

It was dismissed and heavily criticized

Question 7

What did the Labour left say about the white paper?

Answer 7

It seemed unusual that the government were trying to tighten laws against the supposedly protected unions

Question 8

What did even Barbara Castle say about the White Paper?

Answer 8

She considered it political suicide

Question 9

Which two Labour ministers voted in favour of the In Place of Strife White Paper?

Answer 9

Barbara Castle and Harold Wilson