Downing Street letter bomb - House of Commons debate

Title

Downing Street letter bomb - House of Commons debate

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

30 Nov 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:02:48

Description

Report on proceedings during a House of Commons debate following the delivery of a letter bomb to the Prime Minister’s residence at Number 10 Downing Street. Includes coverage of debates on industry in Scotland and on changes to the police force. Speakers include: Labour leader Michael Foot; Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Liberal leader David Steel; Dennis Skinner MP; Home Secretary, William Whitelaw. Female reporter not identified (poss. Judith Dawson?).

Contributors

Margaret Thatcher; David Steel; William Whitelaw; George Thomas; Michael Foot; Dennis Skinner; Judith Dawson?

Keywords

London; Injuries; Industry; Government; Labour Party; Economics; Terrorism; Police; Conservative Party; Liberal Party; Scotland; Prime ministers; Politicians; Personal safety; Bombs; Explosions; Explosives; Personal security; Downing Street; Letters

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