But there WAS an IMF or some sort of "be-nice-to the-cousins-and-we'll-get-some-cash" connection.
I remember 2 things from school VIth form years - which were 64-65 and 65-66.
English master with no military experience who loved the "romantic" shape and sight of TSR-2, coming into a poetry class with a "Hurrumph! Shelley would never have cancelled TSR-2!!"
Discussing in economics class possibility of shady deal with Spams to cut some loan deal - Callaghan was Chancellor I think.
Can't be precise on dates, but certainly within those 2 academic years.....