Political Developments: EEC Membership Referendum of 1975 Flashcards
1
Q
What year did the EEC referendum take place?
A
1975
2
Q
Why did Wilson hold an EEC referendum?
A
He said he would hold one to keep Labour united
3
Q
What was the question stated in the referendum?
A
‘Should Britain remain a member of the EEC’?
4
Q
Name a prominent Labour politician who opposed EEC membership
A
Barbara Castle
5
Q
Which party was more in favour of being in the EEC?
A
Conservatives
6
Q
How much more money did those in support of staying in the EEC spend on their campaign?
A
Twice as much money
7
Q
Out of 419 chairmen of companies, how many wanted to stay in the EEC?
A
415
8
Q
What did Tesco do to support the “Yes” campaign for the EEC referendum?
A
Put “Yes” on their bags
9
Q
What percentage of the public voted in favour of staying in the EEC?
A
70%
