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11 results found for '"Eric Varley"' in Keywords.
British Leyland strike (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
British Leyland tool room workers’ spokesman gives his views on Secretary of Industry Eric Varley’s ultimatum - cutbacks on financing by the NEB for British Leyland and possible resulting unemployment if...
British Leyland slush fund (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Michael Grylls, Tory MP, calls for resignation of Eric Varley, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, and Lord Don Ryder, Chairman of the National Enterprise Board, over the allegations of a British...
British Leyland pay package (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Jill Lourie reporting on trade union and shop steward reaction to the new British Leyland pay package, proposals for streamlined bargaining, and hints from Industry Secretary Eric Varley that the Government...
Eddie Loyden on British Leyland management (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Eddie Loyden MP calling for the sacking of British Leyland executives responsible for the destruction of spares for redundant models, and speaking of his intentions to raise the matter and his concerns over...
Chrysler merger (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified AUEW spokesman (poss. Terry Duffy) on the proposed Peugeot-Citroen takeover of UK Chrysler, which he feels will be to the long-term detriment of the nation. The company has not...
British Steel cover-up (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Peter Allen reports on British Steel chairman Sir Charles Villiers concealing company losses from the House of Commons select committee and possible involvement of Eric Varley, Industry Secretary. Includes...
Laker uses US engines in aircraft (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on controversy over Freddie Laker’s decision to use American engines fron General Electric Motors rather than British Rolls Royce engines in his aircraft. With negative reaction from Lbour MP Walter...
Labour conference- NEC elections (1981)
- Genre
- News report
Report on results of the National Executive Committee elections at the Labour Party conference in Brighton, with right wing gains. Male reporter not identified.
Tebbit on latest unemployment figures (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Employment Secretary Norman Tebbit commenting on the latest unemployment figures including timing of their release, Labour party comments and when a general election might be called. Male...
Tony Benn is Labour candidate for Chesterfield by-election (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on former cabinet minister Tony Benn’s selection as the Labour candidate for the Chesterfield by-election. Unsuccessful rival Northeast Derbyshire Council leader Cliff Fox hopes that his votes went...