Student grants backbench revolt

Title

Student grants backbench revolt

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

30 Nov 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:04:00

Description

Report on the revolt by Conservative Party backbenchers over the Government’s plans to cut student grants. Includes Commons speeches by Conservative MPs Nicholas Winterton, Harry Greenway, Michael Latham and Patrick Cormack; Leader of the House, John Biffen; Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Male reporter not identified (poss. Peter Murphy or Spencer).

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Michael Latham; Nicholas Winterton; Harry Greenway; John Biffen; Patrick Cormack

Keywords

Politics; Government; Conservative Party; Educational policy; Student loans; Educational grants; Student finance; University students

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