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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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