Falklands soldiers fed Argentine meat

Title

Falklands soldiers fed Argentine meat

Genre

Interview

TX Date

23 Feb 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:51

Description

Interview with Conservative MP Sir Timothy Kitson who claims food shipped to soldiers in the Falkland Islands, allegedly from Britain, actually comes from other countries, including beef from enemy country Argentina. Calls for buy British policy. Follows his visit to the islands with the Commons Defence Select Committee. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Timothy Kitson

Keywords

Armed forces; Food supply; Imports; Great Britain; Military personnel; Beef; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands

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