Mr. Maudling does his homework.: Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr. Reginald Maudling who presents his first budget on Wednesday has been doing plenty of preparatory work at his desk at home in Belgravia. The desk and its sorroundings contain many interesting trophies and souvenirs. His favourite record, a calypso - souvenir of a Caribbean holiday, the drinking horn, a gift from the people of Gerogia in Russia, the tribal chief's fly whisk is a souvenir from Mr. Maudling's days as Colonial secretary. On the left can be seen a cartoon of Government figures at Brighton entitled "Regency Buck's". There is also a watercoulour given to him by Mrs. Maudling entitled "The Tax upon Property". Photo shows Mr. Maudling at work.
Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.
Photo is dated 4-1-1963.
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