Thatcher’s first trip to Germany as PM

Title

Thatcher’s first trip to Germany as PM

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:28

Description

Report on new British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s first trip to meet the Chancellor of West Germany, Helmut Schmidt. Topics discussed include EEC farm prices, and arms to China, but main focus is on the future relationship between the two leaders. Includes speeches from and conversation between the 2 leaders. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Helmut Schmidt

Keywords

Politics; Prices; EEC; Farming; UK; Agricultural policy; Arms sales; China; International relations; Political leaders; Germany FR; Bilateral relations; Europes

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