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Commons Hansard for 3 June 1980 (Volume 985)
From the corrected (daily) version. Last updated
1 May 2026 at 5.17pm.
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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PRIVATE BUSINESS
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Christmas Bonus
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Social Security (No. 2) Bill
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Pensions
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Child Benefit
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Paul Hardman
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LARKHILL, STOCKPORT
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FINANCE (NO. 2) BILL
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Clause 18
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CHARGE OF CORPORATION TAX FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 1979
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Clause 20
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CORPORATION TAX: SMALL COMPANIES
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Clause 23
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INDEXATION OF INCOME TAX THRESHOLDS AND ALLOWANCES
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Clause 53
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CHARITABLE DISPOSITIONS FOR PERIODS WHICH CANNOT EXCEED THREE YEARS
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ADJOURNMENT
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Rubella
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TUC
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Licensing Laws
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DEPARTMENTAL STAFF
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Statistical and Management Reports
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Anthracite
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Pharmaceutical Imports and Exports
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Export Services
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Market Entry Guarantee Scheme
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Companies Act 1980
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Knitted Underwear Products
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PRIME MINISTER (ENGAGEMENTS)
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITY BUDGET (UNITED KINGDOM CONTRIBUTION)
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PRIME MINISTER'S QUESTION TIME
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Commonwealth Development Corporation
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Herbicide 2,4,5-T
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Mesothelioma
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Employment Rehabilitation Centres
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Industrial Training Boards
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Kirklees and Oldham (Statistics)
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Greek Students
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Assisted Places Scheme
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School Leaving Age
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Universities (Grants)
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Food Prices
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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (ORCHESTRAS)
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Annunciators
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