LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Campaign for Homes in Central London

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

19 May 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:05:09

Description

Margaret Shiels reports on a report commissioned by a group calling itself the Campaign for Homes in Central London, which alleges that public sector services in London are in danger of being adversely affected by a shortage of workers who can afford to live in the capital. A cross-party group of MPs backs the campaign and is calling for help for key workers. Includes interviews with public service workers Nina Dahls(?)and Annie Squires; Simon Hughes, London MP; Malcolm Wykes(?), Halifax Building Society; Sir George Young MP; speech by Michael Heseltine MP.

Contributors

Michael Heseltine; George Young; Simon Hughes; Margaret Shiels; Nina Dahls(?); Annie Squires; Malcolm Wykes(?)

Keywords

Legislation; London; Reports; Prices; Cost of living; Housing; Public sector; Public services; Home ownership; Public servants; Campaign for Homes in Central London

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