John Major’s maiden speech to UN

Title

John Major’s maiden speech to UN

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

27 Sep 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:03:09

Description

Nick Peters reports on the maiden speech by UK Foreign Secretary, John Major, to the United Nations in New York. He told delegates that Britain will provide a range of measures to help in the growing war against drugs. Royal Navy vessels are to be sent to Colombia to help fight the country’s drug barons. He also used his speech to draw attention to the hostages held in the Lebanon. Includes excerpts from speech.

Contributors

Nick Peters; John Major

Keywords

Crime; UK; Great Britain; UN; Illegal drugs; Speeches; Politicians; Foreign aid; Cabinet ministers; John Major; Colombia

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