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Queen’s Speech debate on economy (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a Parliamentary debate on economic proposals in the Queen’s Speech. Excerpts of the debate include Roy Hattersley, Shadow Chancellor, attacking the Government; Chancellor Nigel Lawson defending...
Kenneth Baker to impose teachers’ salary deal (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on teachers’ salary and conditions negotiations failing to conclude a deal. Education Minister, Kenneth Baker announces that he will impose a deal by means of a bill; reaction from other MPs....
Westland affair re-emerges (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on the re-emergence of the Westland affair in the Commons, with support for and attacks on Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Includes speeches by Defence Secretary, George Younger; Shadow Defence...
Criminal Justice Bill debate (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the House of Commons debate on the new Criminal Justice Bill and its proposals for greater stop-and-search powers and longer prison sentences for firearms offences. Includes speeches by Home...
Westland affair - Commons debate (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a Parliamentary debate on the ongoing Westland Helicopters affair, with criticism over the role of Trade and Industry Secretary Leon Brittan. The speakers include: Neil Kinnock, leader of the...
Westland affair - Raymond Lygo’s account of meeting with Leon Brittan (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a statement from British Aerospace Chief Executive Admiral Sir Raymond Lygo on the alleged role of Trade Secretary Leon Brittan in the Westland Helicopters affair. Lygo recalled what appears to...
Westland affair - New allegations of cover-up (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
The Government has promised a full and robust statement on new allegations about Trade Secretary Leon Brittan’s role in the Westland affair. Brittan’s head of press information, Miss Colette Bow, is...
Westland affair - Thatcher’s defence of Brittan (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the leaking of a letter (allegedly on the orders of Trade and Industry Secretary Leon Brittan), in connection with the Westland Helicopters affair, to the Press Association, from the Solicitor...
Westland affair - Commons debate (1986)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate
Recording of a House of Commons debate on the Westland Helicopters affair. The speakers include: Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock; Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Westland affair - Margaret Thatcher on leaked letter (1986)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Report on a House of Commons debate on the Westland Helicopters affair. The speakers include Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Labour leader Neil Kinnock. Female reporter not identified.