Falklands war - debate on growing tensions

Title

Falklands war - debate on growing tensions

Genre

Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

2 Apr 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:02:01

Description

Parliamentary debate on the growing political and military tensions between Britain and Argentina over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. Includes speeches by Leader of the House of Commons Francis Pym and shadow Leader John Silkin. Peter Allen reports.

Contributors

Francis Pym; John Silkin; Peter Allen

Keywords

Great Britain; International relations; Military affairs; Conflict resolution; Diplomacy; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Sovereignty; Wars (events)

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