 John and Norma moved into a flat at Primrose Court, Streatham, which John had bought in 1969, and had their first child, Elizabeth, in November 1971.In 1974 the couple moved to a larger residence at West Oak, Beckenham, and had a second child, James, in January 1975.Meanwhile Major continued to work at Standard Bank (renamed Standard Chartered from 1975), having completed his banking diploma in 1972.