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24 results found for '"Ivan Lawrence"' in Contributors.
Bill on union closed shop system (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative Party MP Ivan Lawrence about his private members bill against the abuse of the closed shop trade union system- Trade Union Right to Work Bill. Male interviewer not identified.
Car seat belt legislation debate (1982)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a Parliamentary debate over the compulsory seatbelt policy and exemptions to the legislation. Speakers include junior transport minister Lynda Chalker; Conservative MPs Robin Maxwell-Hyslop, Mark...
Ivan Lawrence on student loans (1982)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP, Ivan Lawrence on proposals for the replacement of grants with loans for students in higher education. Male interviewer not identified.
House of Commons reaction to US decision on Argentina arms sales (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on House of Commons reaction to the US announcement which may open up arms sales to Argentina prior to the ending of hostilities over the Falkland Islands. Includes speeches by Conservative MPs Ray...
Gagging of discussion on the Official Secrets Act (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a backbench revolt led by former Prime Minister Ted Heath as the Government moves to restrict Commons debate on amendments to the Offical Secrets Act. He is heard poking fun at the Government and...
New measures against press excesses (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Paul Rowley reports on reaction in the Commons to new measures to curb press excesses proposed by a government committee. Speeches by Home Secretary David Waddington; Roy Hattersley on freedom of the press...
Exchange rate mechanism debate (1990)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Peter Murphy reports on the first day of the new session in Parliament with speeches from Chancellor John Major on the buoyant economy; Shadow Chancellor John Smith questioning him over why the government...
Government rejects contempt changes (1991)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Paul Rowley reports from Westminster on Government rejections for a change to the law on contempt of court after Labour MP Greville Janner was named during the Leicestershire child abuse trial, accused of...
Proposal for national lottery (1992)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; News report; Speech
Paul Rowley reports on Home Secretary Kenneth Baker revealing a White paper in the House of Commons on plans for a national lottery sparking a Parliamentary debate with concerns over suporting gambling, loss...
Leaked info and press regulation (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Following revelations in a letter by Chairman of the Press Complaints Commission Lord Oliver Ross McGregor that the Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and Princess Diana leaked news of their...