Tory row over Falklands war inquiry

Title

Tory row over Falklands war inquiry

Genre

Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

1 Jul 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:04:01

Description

Excerpt from a Parliamentary debate where former Prime Minister Edward Heath challenges current PM Margaret Thatcher’s right to hold an inquiry into the Falklands war which will cover previous administration’s policies, without consulting him. Speaking are: Edward Heath; Margaret Thatcher; Speaker George Thomas. Includes reaction of House of Commons.

Further information

http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1982/jul/01/engagements

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; Edward Heath; George Thomas

Keywords

Margaret Thatcher; Great Britain; Conservative Party; Political parties; Edward Heath; Prime ministers; Foreign policy; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Public inquiries; Wars (events); Political leaders

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