MPs vote to back permanent televising of the House of Commons

Title

MPs vote to back permanent televising of the House of Commons

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

20 Jul 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:04:10

Description

Report on the MPs’ vote to back permanent televising of the House of Commons, with coverage of the debate. Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Howe arguing that fears MPs would play to the cameras had largely proved unfounded. Labour’s Bruce Grocott on public reaction to the televising. Labour MP Tony Benn calling for a channel dedicated to Commons affairs. Ulster Unionist James Kilfedder complaining about the lack of coverage given to Northern Ireland. Conservative MP Roger Gale arguing for a dedicated channel via satellite to emerging Eastern European democracies. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Geoffrey Howe; Tony Benn; Roger Gale; James Kilfedder; Bruce Grocott

Keywords

Politics; Parliament; Television; Broadcasting; House of Commons

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