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On the previous Tuesday, the government announced a direct payment totalling 80 million dollars to be paid directly to the hemophiliacs who … read more

On the previous Tuesday, the government announced a direct payment totalling 80 million dollars to be paid directly to the hemophiliacs who contracted AIDS as a result of contaminated blood from the National Health Service. The prime minister responded to questions about the state of the British economy, in particular the rising unemployment figures. The latest figures were the highest jump in the number of unemployed in nine years. The prime minister also responded to questions about the poll tax, Northern Ireland’s resolution for independence, severe weather shelters for the homeless and Britain’s reliance on Polaris nuclear submarines. close

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Program ID:
15442-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Foreign Legislature
Location:
London, United Kingdom
First Aired:
Dec 16, 1990 | 9:17pm EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Dec 16, 1990 | 9:17pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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