Prime Minister Heath in India

Series

Series Name: British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

2171A

Date Released

14 Jan 1971

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1 / 6

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Heath in India. DESCRIPTION: The Prime Minister, Mr Edward Heath, arrives in New Delhi for a three day visit on his way to the vital Commonwealth Heads of Government Conference in Singapore. India’s Prime Minister, Mrs Indira Gandhi, meets him at the airport before a private session for talks on world affairs. During his stay, Mr Heath lays a wreath on the tomb of Mahatma Gandhi. SHOTLIST: SV pan Heath steps from plane and is greeted by Mrs Gandhi - shakes hands with president - is garlanded. GV pan down government building to Heath and Gandhi walking towards. SCU pan Heath and Mrs Gandhi. BV Heath shakes hands with official party. CU Heath talking to officials. CU Indian soldier. GV Heath lays wreath on Gandhi’s tomb. SV Heath walks away from tomb. SCU Heath walks round tomb. LV looking at tomb. SV interior Mrs Gandhi pan to Heath. LV Heath & Mrs Gandhi.

Keywords

Commemorations; Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Ceremonies

Locations

India; New Delhi

Card file number

96712

Credits:

Commentator: Leslie Mitchell

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