LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Coal Board chairman on profits

Genre

Interview

TX Date

26 Jul 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:08:48

Description

Interview with British Coal Board chairman, Sir Robert Haslam, on a record operating profit of almost £500million. He says the profits justify the closing of pits and laying off of staff. He also talks about his relationship with NUM leader, Arthur Scargill. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Robert Haslam

Keywords

Trade unions; Coal mining; Arthur Scargill; NUM; Coal industry; Finance; Profits; British Coal Corporation

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