House of Commons debate on Pergau Dam

Title

House of Commons debate on Pergau Dam

Genre

Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

14 Dec 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:17

Description

Political editor Ed Boyle reports on a House of Commons session with comment on the Pergau Dam affair. The Government has announced it is committed to continuing the funding for the controversial project in Malaysia. It follows a High Court ruling that Foreign Secretary, Douglas Hurd acted unlawfully in authorising the 234 million pounds of foreign aid. There is also discussion on the unauthorised entry to Labour leader Tony Blair’s office by two Commons researchers. Includes statements by Dennis Skinner MP; Douglas Hurd; Labour overseas aid spokeswoman, Joan Lestor; Sir David Steel MP; Betty Boothroyd, Speaker; Dale Campbell-Savours MP; David Winnick MP.

Contributors

David Steel; Dennis Skinner; Douglas Hurd; Betty Boothroyd; Dale Campbell-Savours; Ed Boyle; Joan Lestor; David Winnick

Keywords

Government; Foreign aid; Malaysia; High courts; Pergau Dam; Dams; Kuala Yong; Kelantan

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