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  1. MP cleared in Poulson affair (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Conservative MP Reginald Maudling, on the vote in the House of Commons that have vindicated him from involvement in the John Poulson bribery affair. Male interviewer not identified.

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  2. First House of Commons broadcast (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Peter Allen reports on the first live sound broadcast from the House of Commons, 03/04/78. Includes brief excerpts of speeches.

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  3. Dung flung in House of Commons (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with unidentified male MP about a breach of security at the House of Commons, as a result of which protesters were able to throw horse dung from the Strangers’ Gallery (06/07/78). The dung struck...

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  4. Taunton train fire (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Report on the fatal Taunton sleeping car fire of 06/07/78, in which 11 rail passengers (at this point) died. We hear from the House of Commons, where Bill Rodgers offers condolences to the families of the...

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  5. Dennis Canavan MP on his ejection from the Chamber (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Dennis Canavan MP on his ejection from the House of Commons Chamber for his use of descriptive but inappropriate language. Canavan, who is angry that he was not allowed to express his views, says it would be...

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  6. Dennis Canavan ejected from House of Commons Chamber (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Ed Boyle reports on the ejection of Labour MP Dennis Canavan from the House of Commons Chamber, for his use of inappropriate language. Includes an excerpt from Commons coverage during which Canavan appears...

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  7. MP leaves Commons to watch football match (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Labour politician John Ryman explains his decision to leave the House of Commons early in defiance of the Whip, to watch his football team, Blyth Spartans, in the 4th round FA Cup tie. Male interviewer not...

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  8. House of Commons staff on working conditions (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Two House of Commons secretaries, Caroline Cawston and Jeanne Griffen-Smith, on working conditions and a lack of job security for MPs’ staff. Male interviewer not identified. Debate in the House has been...

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  9. British Steel cover-up (1978)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Peter Allen reports on British Steel chairman Sir Charles Villiers concealing company losses from the House of Commons select committee and possible involvement of Eric Varley, Industry Secretary. Includes...

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  10. Denis Howell castigated over waterways (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Robert Bean, British Waterways Board, on a House of Commons Select Committee report criticising Energy Minister Denis Howell over treatment of UK waterways and canals.

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