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Commons Hansard for 22 November 1979 (Volume 974)
From the digitised editions of archive material. Last updated
12 May 2018 at 6.27pm.
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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Northern Ireland
Constitutional Conference
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Employment
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Cookstown
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Political Future
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Republic Of Ireland (Discussions)
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United States Of America (Discussions)
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Security
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Carrickmore
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Prime Minister (Engagements)
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Wokingham
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Foreign And Commonwealth Affairs
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Prime Minister (Engagements)
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New Hebrides
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Business Of The House
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Adjournment Debate, 21 November 1979
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Ballot For Notices Of Motions For Monday 10 December
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Privilege
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European Community (Budget)
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Railways (Commuter Services)
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Written Answers
Content for Written Answers.
Written Answers To Questions
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Crown Office Circular No 1643
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Agriculture, Fisheries And Food
Hill Livestock Allowances
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Wheat Crop (Bulb Fly Maggot)
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Fish Processing
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Farm Grants
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Herbicide 2,4,5-T
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Water Authorities (Land Drainage Expenditure)
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Sweets
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Prime Minister (Engagements)
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Cbi
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Wiltshire
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Elderly Persons
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Tuc
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Widows (Taxation)
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East Anglia
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Common Agricultural Policy
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Mr Anthony Blunt
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Security Services
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Northampton
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Home Department
May Committee
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Immigration (Procedures)
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Protected Animals And Plants (Prosecutions)
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Protection Of Official Information Bill
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Public Order Act
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"The Times"
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Trade
Exports
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Moneylenders
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British Textile Confederation
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Polyester Yarn
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Energy And Feedstock Prices
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Paper And Board
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Rame Head Coastguard Station
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Sewing Machines
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Mechanical Engineering Products
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Vehicles (Imports And Exports)
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Immunty From Prosecution
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Rhodesia
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Director Of Public Prosecutions
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Immunity From Prosecution
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Education And Science
16 To 18-Year-Olds (Part-Time Courses)
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Special Educational Needs
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Examination System
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Teacher Training Courses
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School Meals
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University Teachers (Pay)
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Caning
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Curriculum
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Medical Institutions
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School Meals And Milk
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School Transport
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Overseas Students
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School Crossing Patrols
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Defence
Harland And Wolff Limited
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Expenditure
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Baor
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Baor (Tank Crews)
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Chiefs Of Staff
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Mediterranean And East Of Suez
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Armed Services (Rejected Applicants)
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Wales
Shotton Steelworks
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Departmental Contractors (Cash Limits)
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Building And Construction Industry
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Community Land Act
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Welsh Development Agency
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Public Bodies (Guidelines)
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Job Creation
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Social Services
National Insurance Contributions
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Employees And Employers
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The Self-Employed
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Welfare Milk And Vitamins
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Class 3 Voluntary Contributions
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The National Insurance Fund
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Doctors (Training)
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Rotherham
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Prescriptions
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Prescription Charges
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Child Benefit
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Kidney Dialysis
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Rubella Vaccine
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Funeral Benefits
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Employment
Children (Departmental Responsibilities)
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Sheltered Employment (Ormskirk)
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Redundancy (Wales)
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Energy
Gas
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Electricity Discount Scheme
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Crude Oil
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Nuclear Waste (Transport)
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Dyfed (Power Stations)
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National Coal Board (Financing Limits)
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Slot Meters
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National Finance
Government Assets (Sale)
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Interest Rates
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Currency
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Expenditure
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United States Of America (Extradition)
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Republic Of Ireland (Prime Minister)
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Political Progress
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Water Rates
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Dogs
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Airports Policy
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Possession Of Premises
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Transport
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Scotland
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