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British House of Commons Prime Minister's Questions
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg stood in for Prime Minister David Cameron while he was away visiting the U.S. Mr. Clegg spared with opposition party representative Jack Straw over government loans to steel a manufacturer. He also deals with questions on openness and transparency in government, preservation of civil liberties, support for the elderly and infrastructure development.
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Mervyn King, Governor of the Bank of England, testified before the British Treasury Committee on financial regulation, inflation targets and the British banking system. During the hearing, Mr. King also told members that there was no rush to raise the interest rates. He’s joined by members of the Monetary Policy Committee, a nine-member committee whose main role is to decide on the official interest rate in the U.K.
London, UK
: 2 hr. 24 min.
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 British Treasury Cmte. Hearing
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg stood in for Prime Minister David Cameron while he was away visiting the U.S. Mr. Clegg spared with opposition party representative Jack Straw over government loans to steel a manufacturer. He also deals with questions on openness and transparency in government, preservation of civil liberties, support for the elderly and infrastructure development.
London, UK
: 32 min.
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Prime Minister's Questions
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Following Prime Minister's Questions in the British House of Commons, Foreign Secretary William Hague reported on the Afghanistan Conference he attended in Kabul. Mr. Hague talked about withdrawing British troops by 2015, the quality and strength of the Afghan National Army, and efforts to eradicate corruption within the political system . David Miliband, who spoke on behalf of the opposition Labour Party, accused the government of sending mixed messages on the timetable for withdrawal.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 3 min.
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British Foreign Secretary William Hague
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In the weekly Question Time in the British House of Commons, Prime Minister David Cameron took questions on issues including the war in Afghanistan -- short sentencing in domestic violence cases -- and funding for local police departments and for the affordable housing program.
London, England
: 31 min.
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British House of Commons PMQ
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Acting British Labour Leader Harriet Harman raised concerns with Prime Minister David Cameron sparred over short sentencing in domestic violence cases and increasing funding for local police departments during British House of Commons question time. The Prime Minister also dealt with questions about elections in Somaliland, paying tribute to soldiers in Afghanistan by completing the mission, and funding for the Decent Homes affordable housing program.
London, England
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British House of Commons PMQ
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown talked about the global economy and the government’s four-year plan to cut the deficit in half at a Thomson Reuters newsmaker event in London. Following his speech, he took questions from reporters on trade relations with the U.S., the upcoming British election, and lessons learned from the global financial crisis.
London, United Kingdom
: 56 min.
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PM Brown Speech
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Twice a year, the British Prime Minister goes before the Liaison Committee to answer questions about the status of their government. The committee is made up of the 30 Chairmen of the House of Commons Select Committees. During the hearing, Prime Minister Gordon Brown talked about the state of the British economy, parliamentary reform, foreign affairs, and the role of the Prime Minister.
London, UK
: 2 hr. 25 min.
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British House of Commons Liaison Committee Hearing
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British Prime Minister Brown appeared before the House of Commons and announced that he’ll send 500 additional troops to Afghanistan. The increase will bring the total British troop count to 9,500. After PM Brown's opening statement, opposition party leaders questioned the Prime Minister on the troop mission and troop withdrawl.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 18 min.
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PM Brown Address on Afghanistan
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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown conducted a monthly news conference from 10 Downing Street in London, England. He talked about the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and health care reforms for his country.
London, UK
: 50 min.
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P.M. Gordon Brown Press Conference
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About the Series
Prime Minister's Questions airs LIVE Wednesday mornings at 7am (ET) on C-SPAN2 & reairs on Sunday nights at 9pm (ET) on C-SPAN.
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