Commons debate after Falklands task force deployed

Title

Commons debate after Falklands task force deployed

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

10 Apr 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:03:06

Description

Peter Spencer reports a House of Commons debate during the Falkland Islands crisis with the Government standing firm over their stance and following a meeting in the UK with US Secretary of State Alexander Haig over diplomatic options. Speaking are: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Labour Party leader Michael Foot; Labour Party Chair Dame Judith Hart.

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Peter Spencer; Judith Hart; Michael Foot

Keywords

Great Britain; Military affairs; Conflict resolution; Diplomacy; Foreign policy; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Alexander Haig; Wars (events)

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