Government defeated in fishing policy vote

Title

Government defeated in fishing policy vote

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

20 Dec 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:02:09

Description

Political editor Ed Boyle reports on a vote in the House of Commons where Conservative backbench rebel MPs helped inflict a two-vote defeat on the Government over fishing policy. Includes a recording of the result of the vote. The speakers include Betty Boothroyd, Speaker.

Contributors

Betty Boothroyd; Ed Boyle

Keywords

Government; Parliamentary bills; Conservative Party; Parliamentary debates; Fishing rights; Fishing industry; Fish; Fisheries policy

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