Commons debates Falklands war

Title

Commons debates Falklands war

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:03:52

Description

Report on Parliamentary debate on military option being taken in the Falklands crisis, Foreign Secretary Francis Pym, setting up of fund for donations, pensions for injured servicemen or widows. Speaking are: Labour Party leader Michael Foot; Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Defence Secretary John Nott; Labour defence spokesman John Silkin. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Silkin; Margaret Thatcher; Michael Foot; John Nott

Keywords

Military affairs; Fundraising; Military personnel; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Francis Pym; Wars (events); Cabinet ministers; War casualties; Martin Flannery; Military pensions; War pensions

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