Peter Walker appointed Welsh Secretary

Title

Peter Walker appointed Welsh Secretary

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

14 Jun 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:05

Description

Peter Walker has been appointed by Margaret Thatcher as the new Welsh Secretary. Reaction from Peter Walker to claims it is a punishment by Thatcher; Plaid Cymru leader Dafydd Elis Thomas and Labour spokesman Barry Jones. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Peter Walker; Dafydd Elis Thomas

Keywords

Politics; Government; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Wales; Cabinet ministers; Peter Walker; Political appointments

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