Debate on latest in Falklands war

Title

Debate on latest in Falklands war

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

5 May 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:03:21

Description

Judith Dawson reports on a Parliamentary debate on the loss of HMS Sheffield in the Falklands war, sinking of Argentine ship General Belgrano, lack of information from the task force, and diplomatic efforts. Speaking are deputy Labour Party leader Denis Healey; Foreign Secretary Francis Pym; Defence Secretary John Nott.

Contributors

Francis Pym; Denis Healey; John Nott; Judith Dawson

Keywords

Shipwrecks; Great Britain; Sailors; Military personnel; Diplomacy; Peacebuilding; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Warships; War casualties; General Belgrano; HMS Sheffield; War (events); Military communications; Conflict rsolution

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