LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

High Court rules on mine closure proposals

Genre

Interview

TX Date

22 Dec 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:02:42

Description

Robin Cook, shadow Trade and Industry Secretary comments on the High Court ruling against British Coal and President of the Board of Trade Michael Heseltine over proposed closure of 31 mines. Speaking prior to handing in a petition to Downing Street against mine closures. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Robin Cook

Keywords

Michael Heseltine; Legal decisions; Coal mines; Cabinet ministers; Mine closures; British Coal; High courts; Petitioning

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