Controversy of Belgrano sinking

Title

Controversy of Belgrano sinking

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 Feb 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:40

Description

Interview with Labour MP Tam Dalyell about the controversial sinking of ARA General Belgrano during the Falklands war and subsequent cover-up claimed to be to safeguard intelligence work. Speaking prior to a Parliamentary debate. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Tam Dalyell

Keywords

Shipwrecks; Politics; Margaret Thatcher; UK; Right to information; Civil servants; State security; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Warships; Clive Ponting; Military intelligence; Official Secrets Act; Political scandals; General Belgrano; John Nott

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