Criticism of Douglas Hurd statement on Maastricht ratification Bill
- Title
- Criticism of Douglas Hurd statement on Maastricht ratification Bill
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Parliamentary debate
- TX Date
- 16 Feb 1993
- Year of production
- 1993
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- Duration
- 00:03:18
- Description
- Kevin Murphy reporting from Westminster on the Maastricht Treaty ratification Bill and criticism following the latest statement by Foreign Secretary, Douglas Hurd that even if Labour’s amendment is carried, the Government will still be able to rafity the treaty. Includes condemnation from Labour MP, Dennis Skinner and leading Conservative rebel Teddy Taylor. Hurd defending the legal opinion. Shadow Foreign Secretary, Jack Cunningham arguing the Government is overriding Parliament. Former party Chairman, Lord Tebbit advising Conservative rebels still to vote for the amendment.
- Contributors
- Norman Tebbit; Dennis Skinner; Teddy Taylor; Douglas Hurd; Jack Cunningham; Kevin Murphy
- Keywords
- Treaties; Politics; Parliamentary bills; Conservative Party; Europe; Maastricht Treaty
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