History of the House of Commons
Bernard Weatherill, Speaker of the British House of Commons, discussed the history of the British House of Commons…
British House of Commons
1989-11-21T09:31:00-05:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/Capitol_default-image.jpgThis 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 hearing complimentary speeches to the Queen, Labor leader Neil Kinnock and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher deliver their speeches, lasting roughly 40 and 50 minutes respectively. Their speeches are interspersed with lively debate arising when they yield the floor for questions. Also, Liberal Democrat Paddy Ashdown speaks for his party. Brief and insightful commentary is intermittently provided by British producer Michael Cockerell.
This first televised session of the British House of Commons features debate over the governmental agenda outlined in the Queen’s speech.… read more
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 hearing complimentary speeches to the Queen, Labor leader Neil Kinnock and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher deliver their speeches, lasting roughly 40 and 50 minutes respectively. Their speeches are interspersed with lively debate arising when they yield the floor for questions. Also, Liberal Democrat Paddy Ashdown speaks for his party. Brief and insightful commentary is intermittently provided by British producer Michael Cockerell. close
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- Paddy Ashdown Leader, House of Commons United Kingdom->Liberal Democratic Party
- Michael Cockerell Producer Television
- Ian Gow Member, House of Commons United Kingdom->Conservative Party
- Neil Kinnock Leader, House of Commons United Kingdom->Labour Party
- David Sumberg Member, House of Commons United Kingdom
- Margaret Thatcher Prime Minister
- Bernard Weatherill Speaker, House of Commons United Kingdom
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