House of Commons Speaker Election

The British House of Lords opened the House of Commons session for the election of a speaker. The members of Commons unanimously re-elected Speaker Betty Boothroyd for a second term. The Queen will officially open Parliament on May 14.

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  • Paddy Ashdown Leader, House of Commons United Kingdom->Liberal Democrat Party
  • Tony Blair Prime Minister United Kingdom->Labour Party
  • Betty Boothroyd Speaker, House of Commons United Kingdom->House of Commons
  • Margaret Ewing Leader, House of Commons United Kingdom->Scottish National Party
  • Irvine Lairg Lord Chancellor United Kingdom->House of Lords
  • John Major Prime Minister (Former) United Kingdom->Conservative Party
  • Ian Paisley Leader, House of Commons United Kingdom->Democratic Unionist Party
  • Michael Pownall Clerk United Kingdom->House of Lords
  • David Trimble Member United Kingdom (Democratic Unionist)
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House of Commons Speaker Election

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Program ID:
81129-1
Category:
International Telecasts
Format:
Foreign Legislature
Location:
London, United Kingdom
First Aired:
May 11, 1997 | 9:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
May 11, 1997 | 11:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • May 11, 1997 | 9:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • May 11, 1997 | 11:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 1