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5 results found for '"George Younger"' in Keywords.
Norman Tebbit on Heseltine resignation (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative Party Chairman, Norman Tebbit says he and his colleagues are saddened by Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine’s resignation over what appears to have been a relatively minor, procedural issue....
George Younger on being appointed Defence Secretary (1986)
- Genre
- Interview
Former Scottish Secretary, George Younger on being appointed Secretary of State for Defence, to replace Michael Heseltine who resigned over the Westland Helicopters takeover affair. He talks about when and...
Westland affair - Michael Heseltine resigns (1986)
- Genre
- Interview; News bulletin; Speech
Greg Strange reads part of an early evening news bulletin covering Michael Heseltine’s resignation as Defence Secretary over the Westland Helicopters takeover affair. George Younger will take on his post....
Energy Secretary John Wakeham to retire (1991)
- Genre
- Interview
Energy Secretary John Wakeham on his decision to retire which follows the departure of Cecil Parkinson, Norman Tebbit and George Younger from Margaret Thatcher’s Cabinet. On his career and achievements...
Hurd gives evidence on Pergau Dam affair (1994)
- Genre
- Speech; News report
Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd has denied allegations contributions had been made to the Conservative Party as part of the deal for the Pergau Dam in Malaysia. Speaking to the Commons Foreign Affairs Select...