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179 results found for '"Law reform"' in Keywords.
Grunwick factory dispute (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Margaret Thatcher speaks about the industrial action being taken at the Grunwick factory. She would like mass picketing to cease and is considering reform to the laws of picketing or working with trade...
Implementing law reforms (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker (poss. Geoffrey Gordon) on changes to the law being very slow in relation to wrongful imprisonment. Female interviewer not identified.
Thatcher on industrial strife (1979)
- Genre
- Speech
Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher speech on the ongoing industrial strife, in terms of the employer rather than the employee getting the hard end of the bargain. And on need to reform trade union...
Conservative election broadcast discussed (1979)
- Genre
- Discussion; Election Broadcast
Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative Party Opposition election broadcast discussed by Conservative MP Nicholas Ridley, Labour MP Jeff Rooker. Comment on its plans for trade union law reform- both MPs had...
Parliament debates picketing (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on Parliamentary debate on picketing and lorry drivers strike, including whether to call a state of emergency, prior to a full debate tomorrow. With speeches from Home Secretary Merlyn Rees; Liberal...
Concordat with TUC (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Chairman of the CBI, Sir John Methven, disagrees with the government’s plans to reach agreement with the trade unions, and talks about the effects of striking, calling for reviews in strike procedure.
Illegitimate children bill (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Leo Abse MP, on his bill to end discrimination against illegitimate children.
Conservative manifesto unveiled (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on Margaret Thatcher unveiling the Conservative Party manifesto for the general election. She covers points such as trade unions, income tax reduction and unemployment. Peter Murphy reports.
Conservative manifesto (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the Conservative Party general election manifesto release and reaction to its plans to cut taxes which may lead to a rise in unemployment and reform trade union law. Speaking are Prime Minister...
Abortion law change (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Dr George Morris on changing abortion law from 28 to 20 weeks as proposed by John Corrie MP (in two parts). Female interviewer not identified.