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42 results found for '"Nicholas Ridley"' in Keywords.
David Basnett on Phase 3 wage restraint negotiations (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
David Basnett, Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), on Phase 3 of the Social Contract which sets wage restraints. He says there should be no structured incomes policy and a return to voluntary...
David Basnett on need for public sector wages policy (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
David Basnett, Chairman of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), on the need for a public sector wages policy. He says unions should make common approaches to the Government to avoid being disadvantaged. Male...
Nicholas Ridley new transport secretary (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Nicholas Ridley about his new position as Transport Secretary, how he gets around, and plans for London Transport. Male interviewer not identified.
Roy Hattersley on Government and strikes (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour’s deputy leader, Roy Hattersley, accuses the Government of using the coal and docks strike for political advantage. Male interviewer not identified.
Row over LRT funding (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with GLC Transport Committee Chairman Dave Wetzel on the GLC decision to take Transport Secretary Nicholas Ridley to court claiming he is robbing the ratepayers by asking for excessive funding from...
LT compensation package (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a controversial 70,000 pounds compensation package, authorised by the Government, to four members of the former London Transport board installed in 1983 by the Greater London Council. The four,...
Dave Wetzel on GLC lorry ban (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Greater London Council Transport Committee chairman, Dave Wetzel, on a proposed lorry ban (on the basis of weight restrictions) for London. Male interviewer not identified.
Dave Wetzel on increased rates in London (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Greater London Council Transport Committee chairman, Dave Wetzel on the Government’s decision to increase rates in London to cover the cost of London Transport. Male interviewer not identified.
Margaret Thatcher on future of Hong Kong (1984)
- Genre
- Press conference
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher gives a press conference in Hong Kong after signing an agreement with China about the future of Hong Kong. Answers press questions on the agreement and possible visit...
London airport development decisions (1985)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Maurice reports following Transport Secretary Nicholas Ridley’s acceptance of proposals to build a new international airport at Stansted, with the planned fifth terminal for Heathrow Airport being...