Peter Jay, ambassador, and his wife Margaret

May 12, 1977 - Peter Jay the new British Ambassador to Washington: Mr. Peter Jay, 40, who is married to the daughter of the Prime Minister Callaghan, Margaret, has been named as our next Ambassador to Washington. The Appointment was announced by Dr. David Owen, the Foreign Secretary, last night. he said This was my decision to appoint Mr. Jay, he is one of the most able people in my generation'. Mr. jay is a regular television commentator and Economics Editor at the Times Newspaper. This decision by the foreign Secretary has brought angry reactions from all parties in the House of Commons and Diplomats. Photo shows Mr. Peter Jay and his wife Margaret in the garden of their home at Ealing today

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