Have been told that 'verbatim minutes' of parliamentary debates / discussions in the Commons & Lords are called 'Hansard Papers' and kept in Kew National Archives. Do you know if this is correct (especially the fact that thye are 'verbatim', cause I know they're in Kew)
If I wanted to find out about how MPs / government were discussing events in Germany between 1933 & 1939 (prior to start of war) would this be a good place to look?
Also, if anyone has ever used the National Archives before, how would I go about finding relevant sections / discussions etc... Is there an index or something?
thank you all for your help
2007-09-17 01:28:05 · 3 answers · asked by benastrada 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
they are...
go to library, this subject is very interesting, you will love it
2007-09-21 01:30:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The national Archives are at Kew, but there is a website:- http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/. There is a search facility here - a quick look under 'Hansard' (which is the only word you need), throws up 1000s of entries, but it is possible to refine the search to get you nearer what you want to read.
2007-09-17 01:46:21 · answer #2 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes they are
how ever there isn't a index on subject unless the debate is called that
it would be a huge job millions of speeches, it would take months to locate them
you would be well advised to follow the speeches of individuals such as Sir Winston Churchill
but remember it was only a small part of parliamentary business
2007-09-17 01:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋