Title

Queen’s speech at the Opening of Parliament

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

13 Nov 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:42

Description

Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, Roy Hattersley comments on the Queen’s speech at the Opening of Parliament, claiming there was nothing of value in it. Liberal leader, David Steel says it was one of complacency, a view shared by SDP leader, David Owen. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

David Steel; Roy Hattersley; David Owen

Keywords

Government; Wages; Crime; Margaret Thatcher; Parliament; Education; Queen Elizabeth II; Policing practice; Prime ministers; Speeches; Royalty

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