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80 results found for '"Exchange rates"' in Keywords.
Denis Healey on Italy joining European monetary system (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Denis Healey gives his reaction to Italy joining the European monetary system. Male interviewer not identified.
Nigel Lawson on EEC discussions (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP Nigel Lawson on the failure of the European Economic Community to agree terms for a European monetary system. Lawson is disappointed that British Prime Minister James Callaghan has decided...
Denis Healey on not joining European monetary system (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Denis Healey outlines the reasons why the Labour Government decided not to join the European monetary system.
Fall in US and Canadian dollar (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with an unidentified male speaker on the fall in the price of the American and Canadian dollars. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Douglas Moffitt).
Ireland to join European monetary system (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
John Ferguson reports on Ireland’s decision to join the European monetary system and the preparatory measures it is taking. Director-General of the Confederation of Irish Industry, Liam Connellan says the...
Margaret Thatcher attacks Government record (1978)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Opposition leader Margaret Thatcher, speaking in the House of Commons, attacks Prime Minister James Callaghan and his government’s record in office. Thatcher covers the Government’s pay policy, the...
City week (1979)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview; Parliamentary debate; Special; Speech; Trailer
City Week. A review of the week’s news as seen by IRN’s Financial Unit, hosted by Douglas Moffitt and Tom Maddocks. Topics covered include: the contents of the Queen’s Speech following the 1979 General...
Enoch Powell on exchange rates (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Ulster Unionist MP Enoch Powell about allowing international currencies to find their own exchange rate. He quotes a recent deal between Finland and British Aerospace as an example of a rigged...
City week (1979)
- Genre
- Consumer advice; Discussion; Interview
City Week: the week’s news as seen through the eyes of IRN’s Financial Unit. Introduced by Tom Maddocks with contribution from Douglas Moffitt. Topics: high value of Sterling and its implications for...
City week (1979)
- Genre
- Discussion; Interview; Parliamentary debate; Speech
City Week, a look at the week’s financial news through the eyes of IRN’s Financial Unit, hosted by financial editor Douglas Moffitt with Tom Maddocks. Topics include the mini budget; bank rate cut;...