John Major Announces General Election

The speaker announces that Her Majesty the Queen has granted permission for a dissolution of parliament and a general election on April 9th. The speaker highlights the completion of key tasks, such as the Maastricht negotiations, replacing the Community charge, and setting a budget. The speaker argues that the election is necessary for business confidence and economic recovery. The election presents a choice between the Conservative Party's low-tax, independent policies and the opposition's higher taxation and trade union power. The speaker invites the public to make a clear decision on April 9th and opens the floor for questions.

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