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EXTRACT PRIME MINISTER AT GOLDEN WEST T. V.-
18 October 1984
JOURNALIST: *. public debate with Mr Peacock your attitude
an that. the attitude. What I've said earlier on that Mr Peacock's
behaviour over recent months has been so appalling, the making of
false charges, the embracing of the tactic of smear and Innuendo
and insinuation totally baseless. It's not one that's made me
feel that I should with him. But I've said, at least alluded(?),
we'll probably debate with him. But you see I debate with him all.
the time in the parliment.
JOURNALIST: But it's a little bit-different isn't It?
On the contrary It's easier debating outside the Parliament.
It's much easier and I have no worries about debating Mr Peacock.
That's not the point, one wonders whether I should . with him reeally
But I believe that it It's appropriate that at some stage during
the campaign I should have a debate with him. I look forward to
it because, as I say, I've nothing to worry about. Owr policies
a" o better. they ' ve worked better than the I
previous Government's,.
the record of the Liberal and the National Parties in Goverm~ ent and
in opposition is absolutely appalling. It's recognised by the people'
to be so. I'm quite happy about It. As I say we'll work It out
Just when and how we'll do-it.