Parliamentary debate on Springbok Tour

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Year
1981
Reference
25235
Media type
Audio
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Rights Information
Year
1981
Reference
25235
Media type
Audio
Duration
00:03:03
Broadcast Date
24 Jun 1981
Credits
RNZ Collection
Bassett, Michael, 1938-, Speaker/Kaikōrero
Talboys, B. E. (Brian Edward) (b.1921, d.2012), Speaker/Kaikōrero
Scott, Mark, Reporter

This recording (from "Morning Report") contains extracts from a parliamentary debate with motions calling for the Springbok tour to be cancelled. It includes speeches from M.P.s Brian Talboys and Michael Bassett.

Mark Scott reports from Parliament on multiple motions being put before the House and impassioned speeches. An excerpt of a speech by Brian Talboys calling for the tour to be called off, saying he is 'utterly opposed' to it.

The government won't withdraw the visa issued to the touring Springboks. Opposition M.P. Michael Bassett speaks, calling it a gutless cop-out.'