British Honors System

British Prime Minister John Major spoke to the House of Commons about changes he is proposing in the British honors system. He proposed that… read more

British Prime Minister John Major spoke to the House of Commons about changes he is proposing in the British honors system. He proposed that the conferring of honors be based strictly on merit, achievement and voluntary service. He offered the examples of knighthood and the British Order of the Empire, urging these honors be conferred only for great military or humanitarian service. close

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  • Paddy Ashdown Leader, House of Commons United Kingdom->Liberal Democrat Party
  • 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
  • John Wilkinson Member United Kingdom (Conservative)
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British Honors System

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Program ID:
39829-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Foreign Legislature
Location:
London, United Kingdom
First Aired:
Apr 18, 1993 | 9:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 19, 1993 | 8:07am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Apr 18, 1993 | 9:14pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 19, 1993 | 12:14am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 19, 1993 | 8:07am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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