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John Major on Northern Ireland peace process (1994)
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- Speech
Excerpt of speech by Prime Minister John Major at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet at the Mansion House, on the Northern Ireland peace process. Calls for weapons decommissioning and an end to violence by extremist...
John Major on political sleaze (1994)
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- Speech
Excerpt of speech by Prime Minister John Major at the Lord Mayor’s Banquet at the Mansion House. Following recent political sleaze allegations in the press, he says Members of Parliament should have...
John Major launches National Lottery (1994)
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- Speech
Prime Minister John Major speech, launching the National Lottery this morning at the Tower of London. He emphasises the good it will bring, with a cash boost for charities, sports and the arts.
Queen opens Parliament (1994)
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- Speech
Complete recording of the Queen’s 1994 speech opening Parliament, unveiling the Government’s priorities and 20 bills to be considered in the new session, and her duties, including royal visits.
Rail privatisation timetable outlined (1994)
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- Speech; News report; Interview
Lizzie Knight reports on the Government outlining its plans for the privatisation of rail services, starting with Railtrack, and reaction to them. Includes House of Commons speech by Transport Secretary,...
Martina Navratilova bids farewell (1994)
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- Speech
Tennis player Martina Navratilova bids an emotional farewell after playing her last competitive singles match of a 22-year career, in the Virginia Slims championships at Madison Square Gardens in New York,...
Queen opens Parliament (1994)
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- Speech
Excerpt from speech by Queen Elizabeth II at the State Opening of Parliament, outlining the planned legislation for the UK in the new Session with 13 new bills planned.
New Parliamentary session (1994)
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- News report; Interview; Speech
Jeff Collins reports on the plans for the next Parliamentary Session after the Queen unveiled 13 bills in her opening speech. The European Communities (Finance) Bill is likely to prove contentious and could...
Controversy likely over EC finance bill as Parliament opens (1994)
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- News report; Speech; Interview
Prime Minister John Major has threatened to call a general election if he does not get full backing for the European Communities (Finance) Bill, to sanction more funding for Europe, announced for the new...
Irish premier apologises over controversial appointment (1994)
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- Speech
Irish Taoiseach Albert Reynolds speech to the Irish Parliament saying he regrets appointing Harry Whelehan as President of the High Court and proceeding despite not having the support of the Labour Party....