In February 1974, the British Prime Minister, Edward Heath, advised the Queen to call a general election in the middle of her tour of the Austronesian Pacific Rim, requiring her to fly back to Britain. The election resulted in a hung parliament; Heath's Conservatives were not the largest party, but could stay in office if they formed a coalition with the Liberals. Heath only resigned when discussions on forming a coalition foundered, after which the Queen asked the Leader of the Opposition, Labour's Harold Wilson, to form a government. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did Edward Heath ask Elizabeth to call a general election? ANS1 February 1974 QSN2 Where was Elizabeth when Heath advised that sh call for an election? ANS2 Austronesian Pacific Rim QSN3 What did Elizabeth do after Heath adviser her? ANS3 fly back to Britain QSN4 What did Heath do after his party could not form a coalition with the Labor party? ANS4 resigned QSN5 Who did Elizabeth ask to form a government? ANS5 Harold Wilson