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Lord George-Brown talks about his conveyancing scheme (1974)
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Interview with Labour peer and former UK Chancellor Lord George-Brown about his conveyancing scheme. He defends the need for his policy and says that there are not the risks attached to it that people say...
The Wallys of Wessex (1974)
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Two unidentified male Wallys (a multiple-use pseudonym employed by 1970s Free Festival-goers in order to evade eviction) on a court injunction which means they will have to leave Stonehenge, and their plans...
Lord Hailsham attacks Labour Party for abusing the law (1975)
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Interview with Conservative peer Lord Hailsham (Quintin Hogg) on his accusations Labour are abusing the law. Says they are using their majority to pass legislation that is in their manifesto but not in the...
Harold Evans on Crossman Diaries injunction (1975)
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Harold Evans, Editor of the Sunday Times, fights for the rights for publication of the diaries of former Labour minister Richard Crossman, thereby risking prosecution under the Official Secrets Act. Male...
John Gilbert on role as Minister of Transport (1975)
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Minister of Transport John Gilbert on speed limits on roads, drink driving, including alcohol limits and penalties, and seatbelt laws. Steps to introduce reforms will be put to Parliament. Female interviewer...
Law and order in Northern Ireland (1975)
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Interview with historian T.E. Utley about his new book, Lessons of Ulster, about law and order in Northern Ireland. He talks about the problems of Northern Ireland and the nature of British politics; the...
Police procedure and mistaken identity (1976)
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Two interviews with anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain about his arrest on charges of theft based on the evidence of eye-witness reports. He says it is a case of mistaken identity and is trying to change...
Trade unions closed shops affect individuals’ rights (1976)
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Conservative employment spokesman James Prior on improving the rights of workers who do not want to be forced into union membership in closed shop situations. He also discusses the role of unions in society...
Fred Peart becomes Leader of the House of Lords (1976)
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Interview with Thomas Frederick (Fred) Peart, former member and former Leader of the House of Commons, who has now become Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords and a life peer. He mentions...
Sister Janice McLaughlin on Rhodesia (1977)
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Interview with Catholic missionary Sister Janice McLaughlin on a guerilla raid by Rhodesian forces inside Mozambique and on human rights within the country. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Vivian White).