LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

David Owen on ILEA

Genre

Interview

TX Date

12 Feb 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:04:56

Description

Social Democratic Party (SDP) leader Dr David Owen condemns the politicization of the Inner London Education Authority (ILEA) that has resulted in the suffering of pupils and conscientious teachers in London. He says indiscipline is rife and industrial relations are poor, and the status of teaching as a profession has slipped. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

David Owen

Keywords

Politics; Trade unions; Local government; Labour relations; Education; Teaching; Liberal Party; Teachers; ILEA; SDP; SDP-Liberal Alliance; Students; Anne Sofer; Education authorities

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