Collection | Bernard Weatherill Papers |
Description | The video is a recording of an episode of 'the Parliament Programme' shown on Channel Four and presented by Glyn Mathias. It consists of an interview with Speaker Weatherill; coverage of a debate in the House of Lords, when Lord Young, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry is being accused of deceiving the House; a feature on the Medical Research Committee on its recommendations for the priorities in medical research; and of the forthcoming business for the day. During the interview Weatherill describes the evolving role of Speaker of the House of Commons, with reference to previous Speakers. He details his own perspective in gauging the mood of the House, controlling the rowdiness and his preparation for debates. He states his support of the introduction of televising procedings and feels that it will promote greater understanding of parliamentary procedures among the public. In addition to the interview the camera shows shots of portraits of Speakers in Speaker's House, photographs of Weatherill as a child, in the army and with his family and also visits by his grandchildren to Speakers House. |
Related Person | Mathias, Glyn, (1945-), television presenter |
Young, David, Baron Young of Graffham, (1932-), Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1987-1989) |
Related Place | Westminster, City of Westminster, London |