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The prime minister addressed the government’s plan to privatize utilities, particularly the second largest energy plant, PowerGen. This sale is part of… read more

The prime minister addressed the government’s plan to privatize utilities, particularly the second largest energy plant, PowerGen. This sale is part of Mrs. Thatcher’s privatization plan. They questioned whether or not she was selling the utility to a private friend at a lower price. The prime minister was also questioned about the state of the environment and her government’s plans to fund programs that would improve the environment. The poll tax and the British Board of Films decision to ban International Gorillas, a film about Salman Rushdie, were also discussed. close

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Program ID:
13343-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Foreign Legislature
Location:
London, United Kingdom
First Aired:
Jul 29, 1990 | 12:15am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Jul 30, 1990 | 12:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Jul 29, 1990 | 12:15am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 29, 1990 | 8:57pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Jul 30, 1990 | 12:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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