LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Report on government spending

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

9 Nov 1985

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:05:25

Description

Comment by MPs following a speech by former Prime Minister Harold Macmillan on Government moneratist policy. Conservative John MacGregor explains government economic policy. Social Democrat Ian Wrigglesworth feels that ministers are changing their policy in order to pander to the electorate in the upcoming election. Labour’s Roy Hattersley disagrees with selling off national assets, which Macmillan equated to selling off the family silver. Employment Secretary Lord David Young brushes aside these claims, suggesting that job creation is occurring satisfactorily. Male reporter not identified (poss. Richard Dallyn).

Contributors

Roy Hattersley; Ian Wrigglesworth; David Young; John MacGregor; Richard Dallyn?

Keywords

Elections; Government; Economics; Parliament; Conservative Party; Privatization; Economic policy; Speeches; Party politics; Harold Macmillan

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