John Biffen on new role in Shadow Cabinet

Title
John Biffen on new role in Shadow Cabinet
Genre
Interview
TX Date
17 Nov 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:03:28
Description
Conservative MP John Biffen on his appointment to the Shadow Cabinet opposite the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Harold Lever. Biffen says it is good when opponents can agree on policy and insists that the role of small businesses is central to reduce unemployment. He hopes that his illness will not stop him taking the role. Interviewer is Peter Allen.
Contributors
Peter Allen; John Biffen
Keywords
Politics; Parliament; Conservative Party; Party politics; Politicians; Cabinet (politics); Harold Lever; John Biffen

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