House of Commons debate on South Africa
- Title
- House of Commons debate on South Africa
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Parliamentary debate
- TX Date
- 18 Jun 1986
- Year of production
- 1986
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- Duration
- 00:05:16
- Description
- Report containing excerpts from a heated House of Commons debate in which Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher argues that economic sanctions will only cause problems in South Africa, such as unemployment and violence. Denis Healey claims that Thatcher is unfit for office in a democratic state, due to her inconsistencies. Geoffrey Howe and Neil Kinnock also have their say, as does Francis Pym. Bishop Trevor Huddleston and Terry Waite are also interviewed. Male reporter not identified.
- Contributors
- Francis Pym; Geoffrey Howe; Margaret Thatcher; Denis Healey; Neil Kinnock; Trevor Huddleston; Terry Waite
- Keywords
- Politics; Government; Margaret Thatcher; Social problems; Parliament; South Africa; Apartheid; International relations; Political leadership; House of Commons; Economic sanctions; Trade
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