United Kingdom Financial Situation

In an excerpt from a special session of the British House of Commons, members spoke on the recent currency crisis affecting the British poun… read more

In an excerpt from a special session of the British House of Commons, members spoke on the recent currency crisis affecting the British pound. The previous Wednesday, the British government removed the pound from the European monetary system after efforts to stabilize it through manipulating interest rates were unsuccessful. Members questioned Britain’s ability to join in the unification of Europe through the Maastricht treaty, which France approved in a referendum the previous Sunday. close

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  • Betty Boothroyd Speaker, House of Commons United Kingdom->House of Commons
  • John Major Prime Minister United Kingdom->Conservative Party
  • John Smith Leader, House of Commons United Kingdom->Labour Party
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United Kingdom Financial Situation

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Program ID:
32722-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Foreign Legislature
Location:
London, United Kingdom
First Aired:
Sep 25, 1992 | 2:26am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Sep 28, 1992 | 3:35am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Sep 25, 1992 | 2:26am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 25, 1992 | 6:54am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Sep 27, 1992 | 8:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 28, 1992 | 12:14am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 28, 1992 | 3:35am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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