Day at the House of Commons

Title

Day at the House of Commons

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1996

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Duration

00:04:45

Description

Political editor Ed Boyle reports on proceedings in the House of Commons. Labour home affairs spokesman Jack Straw and Home Secretary Michael Howard clash after the Government u-turn on the shackling of pregnant women prisoners. The speakers include: Tony Newton, Leader of the House; Prime Minister John Major; Ian Pearson; David Winnick; Jack Straw.

Contributors

Jack Straw; John Major; Tony Newton; Ed Boyle; Ian Pearson; David Winnick

Keywords

Politics; Human rights; Parliament; Prisons; Women; Prisoners

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