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Edition of British Satellite News with sound but no voiceover commentary.
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I. "Royal Mint." Item showing the new 10p piece (smaller than the original) being minted at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales. Interview with spokesman from the Royal Mint; emphasis on quality control. Blank 2p coins also seen prior to minting. (22 September 1992) (3 mins 9 secs)
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II. "JEBA." Item about JEBA (Japan Electronics Business Association), a government initiative to encourage the production opf high quality electronic components for Japanese businesses. Spokesman talks about Japanese industry and the role of JEBA. (23 September 1992) (1 min 55 secs)
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III. "Rifkind in Gulf." Secretary of State for Defence Malcolm Rifkind meets Tornado pilots in the Gulf: he is seen getting (gingerly) into a Tornado cockpit. (23 September 1992) (1 min 33 secs)
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IV. "PM in Parliament." Prime Minister John Major discusses the Exchange Rate Mechanism and Britain's membership, and praises Chancellor of the Exchequer Norman Lamont. (24 September 1992) (2 mins 37 secs)
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