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Soviets disappointed at G7 lack of help (1991)
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- Speech
Speaking through an interpreter, Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev asks the West to put aside Cold War differences and help stabilise the Soviet Union’s economy. Follows the G7 summit in London failing to...
Major pledges help for Soviet economy (1991)
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- Speech
Speech from British Prime Minister John Major on the problems facing the Soviet Union, and pledges help from the G7 countries. Speaking during a break in talks with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev at Downing...
Major on Anglo-Soviet relations (1991)
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- Speech
British Prime Minister John Major on Anglo Soviet relations during a break in talks with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev at Downing Street.
Outcomes of G7 summit (1991)
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- News report; Speech
Report on the outcomes of the G7 summit in London with an 8 point plan agreed. With British Prime Minister John Major on 2 of the issues- GATT world trade negotiations and the role of the UN. Peter Murphy...
John Major on citizen’s charter (1991)
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- Speech
Prime Minister John Major House of Commons speech on the aims of the Citizen’s Charter programme he is introducing- to provide better public services.
Major denies prior knowledge in BCCI bank collapse (1991)
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- Speech
Prime Minister John Major House of Commons speech claiming he was completely unaware of fraud at BCCI bank and did not see audit accounts when he was Chancellor. BCCI has now collapsed.
UK regimental amalgamations and reductions (1991)
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- Speech
Defence Secretary Tom King announcing cuts in military strength, in the House of Commons, detailing what will happen to each regiment with some merging.
UK regimental amalgamations and reductions (1991)
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- Speech
Defence Secretary Tom King announcing, in the House of Commons, cuts in military strength, acknowledges there will be sadness at regimental amalgamations. Ends abruptly.
Tories launch Citizens Charter (1991)
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- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report on the launch of the Citizen’s Charter, which Prime Minister John Major explains in the Commons will include reforms to education, healthcare and changes to travel services amongst others. Labour...
Commons debates BCCI bank collapse (1991)
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- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report on Commons debate on the BCCI bank closure and how much ministers knew beforehand including former Chancellor John Major following revelations international terrorists held accounts in the bank. The...