Conservative MP to live on dole for a week

Title
Conservative MP to live on dole for a week
Genre
News report; Interview; Vox pop
TX Date
9 Nov 1986
Year of production
1986
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Duration
00:02:39
Description
Report on Piers Merchant MP and his family living on the dole (social security payments) and in a council house for a week to prove that the dole provides an adequate income. Includes interview with Merchant in which he denies that it is a publicity stunt. His new neighbours comment. Female reporter not identified.
Contributors
Piers Merchant
Keywords
Social security; Council housing; Members of Parliament; Poverty; Dole; Politicians; Income; Piers Merchant

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