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Edward Heath talked about British politics and parliamentary procedures. He also talked about his years as Prime Minister and his experiences in the House of Commons as the longest, continuo…

In the luncheon keynote address, former British Prime Minister Edward Heath talked about changes in international relations, the development of the European Union and the growing importance …

In a symposium titled, “Global Implications of Family Values in the 21st Century,” the participants deplored the loss of values such as hard work, religion, honesty, and endurance in today’s…

The Commons' Procedure Committee heard testimony on efforts to reform prime minister’s question time, a twice-weekly period set aside for members to pose questions to the prime minister.

Former British Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath participated in a “Master Class for Future Political Leaders.” He is currently the member of the British Parliament with the longest continuou…

This C-SPAN Sunday Journal episode focused on former President Richard M. Nixon, who died the previous Friday night. First President Clinton’s remarks in the Rose Garden were shown. Later De…

Prime Minister John Major read a statement issued by Buckingham Palace to the members of the House of Commons on the marital separation of Prince Charles and Lady Diana of the House of Winds…

The British House of Commons elected a new Speaker of the House following the retirement of Speaker Bernard Weatherill. Highlights of the two-hour debate concerning the election of the new s…

The British House of Commons debated Britain’s involvement in the European Community, with opinions offered by six prominent British officials, including former Prime Ministers Margaret That…

The British House of Commons conducted an adjournment debate on the British government’s support of the United Nations Security Council’s resolutions concerning Iraqi occupation of Kuwait. P…

The committee heard testimony from Edward Heath, former Prime Minister of Great Britain, on events in the Persian Gulf and the possible effects on international diplomacy that different reso…

The British House of Commons was recalled from recess by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to debate the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq and other developments in the Persian Gulf. This portion of…