William Waldegrave denies wrongdoing

Title

William Waldegrave denies wrongdoing

Genre

Interview

TX Date

9 Mar 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:05:19

Description

William Waldegrave, the minister for open government, from the radio car, following his appearance in front of the Treasury and Civil Service Select Committee to defend comments made by the Head of the Home Civil Service Sir Robin Butler in the Scott inquiry into arms to Iraq. Waldegrave supported Butler’s views in exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to mislead the House of Commons. Waldegrave clarifies his answers, claims former Prime Minister James Callaghan lied in the past, and says he will not answer calls for his resignation. Male interviewer identified only as Donald.

Contributors

William Waldegrave

Keywords

Politics; Exports; UK; James Callaghan; Right to information; Arms sales; House of Commons; Ethics; Members of Parliament; Committees; Cabinet ministers; Iraq; Political scandals; Information dissemination; Resignation (politicial); Robin Butler; Parliamentary procedure

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