Iranian embassy siege - debate after end

Title

Iranian embassy siege - debate after end

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:08:28

Description

Parliamentary statements and debate on 06/05/80 following the end of the siege by dissident Arab gunmen at the Iranian embassy in London (05/05/80). Speaking are: Home Secretary William (Willie) Whitelaw; shadow Home Secretary Merlyn Rees. With commentary by Peter Allen. In 2 parts.

Further information

http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1980/may/06/iranian-embassy-london

Contributors

Merlyn Rees; William Whitelaw; Peter Allen

Keywords

Iran; Deaths; London; Terrorism; Police; UK; Embassies and consulates; Metropolitan Police; Migration law; Policing practice; Weapons; Migration policy; Hostages; Passports; Embassy buildings; Special forces; Security; Muammar al-Gaddafi; Libya; Sieges; Political dissenters; Foreign students

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