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Commons Hansard for 24 April 1978 (Volume 948)
From the digitised editions of archive material. Last updated
12 May 2018 at 8.24am.
Commons Chamber
Record of debates that happened in the House of Commons main chamber.
House Of Commons
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Prayers
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Oral Answers To Questions
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Trade
Merchant Ships (Fines On Seafarers)
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Companies Bill
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New Zealand
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British Airways (Aircraft Replacement)
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British Airports And British Tourist Authorities
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Motor Vehicles
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Gold Bullion (Imports)
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Japan
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Company Insolvencies
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Balance Of Trade Figures
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South Africa
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British Franchise Association
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Film Industry
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European Community Policies
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Multi-Storey Buildings (Sheffield)
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Certificates And Licences (Fees)
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