LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Franks Report into Falklands war

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

19 Jan 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:04:08

Description

Conclusion to the two day House of Commons debate on the Franks Report into the events leading up to the Falklands War which absolved the Government of blame. Includes speeches by shadow defence spokesman John Silkin; Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; former Labour Prime Minister James Callaghan. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Silkin; James Callaghan; Margaret Thatcher

Keywords

Reports; Great Britain; International relations; Diplomacy; Foreign policy; Defence policy; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Intelligence service; Sovereignty; Franks Report; Oliver Franks; Lord Franks

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