Title

Opening of Parliament

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:04:08

Description

Report on the opening of Parliament in Westminster. The Queen outlines the main objectives of the new session. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Labour leader Michael Foot take part in a debate. Female reporter not identified (poss. Judith Dawson).

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Queen Elizabeth II; Michael Foot; Judith Dawson?

Keywords

Elections; Legislation; Industry; Government; Labour disputes; Inflation; Parliament; Police; Unemployment; Privatization; Crime prevention; Strikes (events)

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