Gagging of discussion on the Official Secrets Act

Title

Gagging of discussion on the Official Secrets Act

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

13 Feb 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:03:54

Description

Report on a backbench revolt led by former Prime Minister Ted Heath as the Government moves to restrict Commons debate on amendments to the Offical Secrets Act. He is heard poking fun at the Government and in particular Ivan Lawrence MP and also at the Listeria and Salmonella fiasco. Commons Leader John Wakeham defends the cutting short of the debate on the bill. From Westminster Kevin Murphy reports. For AM programme.

Contributors

Edward Heath; John Wakeham; Kevin Murphy; Ivan Lawrence

Keywords

Politics; Legislation; Government; Parliamentary bills; Official Secrets Act; Eggs; AM (radio programme); Douglas Hurd; Salmonella; Listeria; Cheese; Bacteria

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