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Prevention of Terrorism Debate (MR. Speaker's Ruling) (21 Mar 1979)

Mr John Ovenden: The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act was first introduced in the aftermath of the Birmingham pub bombings in 1974. Unlike most of my hon. Friends who have spoken, I voted for the Act on the basis that it was an emergency piece of legislation, justified by the extreme situation which the country faced at that time. I believe that it was on that basis that the majority of hon....

Oral Answers to Questions — Civil Service: Pay (26 Mar 1979)

Mr John Ovenden: asked the Minister for the Civil Service when he plans next to meet representatives of the Civil Service trade unions.

Oral Answers to Questions — Civil Service: Pay (26 Mar 1979)

Mr John Ovenden: Does my right hon. Friend agree that the offer made to civil servants today was totally unrealistic in the light of other settlements made in the public and private sectors? Does he further agree that the offer that further phasing must wait until next year is inconsistent with the Government's commitment to pay research and with the statements which his right hon. Friends, including the...


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