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Prime Minister's Questions
Wednesday
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown responded to critics and reports from the Iraq War Inquiry, that he cut defense spending in the aftermath of the 2003 invasion. The Prime Minister also answered questions on employment, job training and spending on nuclear power.
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown responded to critics and reports from the Iraq War Inquiry, that he cut defense spending in the aftermath of the 2003 invasion. The Prime Minister also answered questions on employment, job training and spending on nuclear power.
London, England
: 32 min.
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 Prime Minister's Questions
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown appeared before the British Liaison Committee to respond to questions on various topics which included the British economy, Parlimentary reform, foreign affairs and the role of the Prime Minister.
Washington, DC
: 2 hr. 24 min.
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British Liaison Committee
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Twice a year, the British Prime Minister goes before the Liaison Committee to answer questions about the status of their government. The committee is made up of the 30 Chairmen of the House of Commons Select Committees. During the hearing, Prime Minister Gordon Brown talked about the state of the British economy, parliamentary reform, foreign affairs, and the role of the Prime Minister.
London, UK
: 2 hr. 25 min.
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British House of Commons Liaison Committee Hearing
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British Conservative Party Leader David Cameron spoke to reporters at a press conference in London. Mr. Cameron spoke about expectations that economic indicators will point to the end of the British recession, his country's deficit and reponded to reporters' questions.
London, UK
: 35 min.
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David Cameron Press Conference
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown conducted a monthly news conference from 10 Downing Street in London where he told reporters that he is instituting a new program to decrease unemployment for young people. The Prime Minister answered several questions regarding the mission in Afghanistan, and also spoke about goals for improving the national health service.
London, UK
: 1 hr. 9 min.
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P.M. Gordon Brown Press Conference
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown talked about government relief efforts in Haiti and called for the creation of a UN Reconstruction Agency. He also expressed hope that Cadbury workers retain their jobs and Liberal Dem. Ldr. Nick Clegg criticized RBS bank’s role in funding that corporate deal.
London, England
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Prime Minister's Questions
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown began this week’s Question Time by pledging UK humanitarian aid to Haiti following the earthquake. Then, Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg asked why the PM has not yet appeared before the Iraq War Inquiry. Other topics included the banning of the Islamic group "Islam4UK," government response to winter storms and the recession.
London, England
: 35 min.
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Prime Minister's Questions
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In this week’s Question Time, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown broadly outlined British air security measures following the attempted Christmas Day airline bombing. Conservative Leader David Cameron questioned the government’s efforts on controlling public debt and finances.
London, England
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Prime Minister's Questions
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On November 21, 1989, the British House of Commons first televised its proceedings. This program includes portions of the House of Commons debate from that day on the decision to allow TV cameras to broadcast their session as well as debate on the Queen’s speech which took place earlier that morning. The program also include a recent interview with Peter Knowles of BBC Parliament Television, as well as Author and British TV Producer Michael Cockerell who provided C‑SPAN commentary of the session in 1989.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 14 min.
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20th Anniv. of British House of Commons on TV
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House of Commons Leader Harriet Harman fills in for British Prime Minister Gordon Brown at "Question Time." Questions focused on climate change, the economy and the controversy that arose after a UK court issued an arrest warrant for former Israeli foreign minister Tzipi Livni. The House next returns for Prime Minister’s Question on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010.
London, England
: 32 min.
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PMQ: House of Commons Ldr. Harriet Harman
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About the Series
Prime Minister's Questions airs LIVE Wednesday mornings at 7am (ET) on C-SPAN2 & reairs on Sunday nights at 9pm (ET) on C-SPAN.
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