GV. Exterior, Pavilion at Bournemouth. SV. Crowds entering pavilion. SCU. Lord Woolton. SCU. Mr Poole, Conservative Party Deputy Chairman, who takes over Lord Woolton's job. SCU. Pan with Chancellor Rab Butler as he arrives. SV. Crowds entering pavilion. GV. Interior,...
GV. Exterior, Pavilion at Bournemouth. SV. Crowds entering pavilion. SCU. Lord Woolton. SCU. Mr Poole, Conservative Party Deputy Chairman, who takes over Lord Woolton's job. SCU. Pan with Chancellor Rab Butler as he arrives. SV. Crowds entering pavilion. GV. Interior, Pavilion. Butler making speech. Lead-in for voice. CU. Butler speaking (natural sound): "Now if we are to achieve these aims of a stable base and the avoidance of economic strain on the one hand... expand success and curb excess..." SV. Butler speaking: "...I believe that the great task before our country... to get ahead of other countries." SC. Delegates applauding. LV. Butler sits down, amidst applause.
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The Conference was held 6-8 October 1955.
"Mr Poole" is Oliver Poole.