MALTA TALKS

MALTA TALKS

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The video covers a meeting at Northolt where Britain's Defence Secretary, Lord Carrington, meets Malta's Prime Minister, Mr. Mintoff, to discuss Malta's future as a naval base. Financial negotiations are ongoing, with Malta requesting £30 million annually, while Britain offers £10 million. Mr. Mintoff's daughter accompanies him on this business trip. The talks are described as cordial. The video concludes with a public commemoration of the Battle of Britain at Biggin Hill.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Lord Carrington meet to discuss Malta's future as a naval base?

The President of Malta

Malta's Prime Minister, Mr. Mintoff

The British Prime Minister

The Maltese Defence Secretary

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the annual amount requested by Mr. Mintoff for Britain's use of Malta as a base?

£40 million

£30 million

£20 million

£10 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Britain initially offer for the use of Malta as a naval base?

£15 million

£5 million

£10 million

£20 million

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who accompanied Mr. Mintoff on his business trip to Britain?

His wife

His son

His advisor

His daughter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event was commemorated at Biggin Hill?

The opening of a new naval base

The signing of the Treaty of Malta

The Battle of Britain

The end of World War II