Speeches, etc.

Margaret Thatcher

Speech to Finchley Rotary

Document type: Speeches, interviews, etc.
Venue: Finchley
Source:
Editorial comments: Lunch. See Finchley Press, 1 October 1965. "Mrs Thatcher spoke about the task of the Speaker of the House of Commons. She described the qualities needed for such a strenuous position as "not necessarily those of a genius, but of ordinary qualities to an extraordinary degree" Mrs Thatcher continued by outlining the intricacies of procedure surrounding the election of a new Speaker. She also described the enormous activities which were being carried out in and around the House at present despite the Parliamentary recess".
Importance ranking: Minor
Word count: nil
Themes: Parliament