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    European Economic Community Debate

    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…

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    British Cease-Fire Statements

    On the day following President George HW Bush’s announcement of a cease-fire in the Persian Gulf war, British Prime Minister John Major addressed the House of Commons on the resolution of th…

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    Debate on Queen's Speech

    The prime minister and parliamentary leaders debated the speech given by Queen Elizabeth II on November 6 to open Parliament. The speech, written by members of the majority party, set out th…

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    Special Session on Persian Gulf Situation

    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…

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    British House of Commons

    This first televised session of the British House of Commons features debate over the governmental agenda outlined in the Queen’s speech. (See State Opening of Parliament, ID:10012) After h…

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    Question Time and Thatcher Speech

    The first fifteen minutes featured Question Time with prime minister Margaret Thatcher. The Prime Minister was queried concerning homeownership and mortgage payments, and tourism, and the Br…

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    Question Time

    British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher took part in questioning by Leader of the Opposition Neil Kinnock, Liberal Democrat Leader Paddy Ashdown, and other members of Parliament. Mr. Kinnoc…

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    Question Time

    This Audio-only coverage of the British House of Commons preceded TV cameras in the HOC chamber by a month. C-SPAN provided this to viewers in preparation for the full TV coverage. This prog…

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