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5 results found for '"PLA"' in Keywords.
Dock closures continue (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Dockland Forum spokesman Kevin Haplin says the Port of London Authority is looking to close the upper docks and move industry downriver which he says will cause even more redundancies. Also comments on...
Dock workers dispute - John Black interview (1983)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Port of London Authority Chief Executive, John Black, on the Thames dock workers’ strike after the rejection of a pay offer. Female interviewer not identified.
London dock workers strike (1983)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on a continuing strike by London Tilbury dock workers and its effect on the future of the ports prior to a meeting between unions and management chaired by arbitration service ACAS. Includes interview...
Safety improvements after Marchioness disaster (1991)
- Genre
- Interview
Port of London Authority (PLA) Chief Executive David Jeffery on the safety measures already implemented following the Marchioness riverboat disaster on the River Thames 2 years ago. Follows the recent...
London Bridge 100 year anniversary (1994)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Mark Phillips reports on the 100th anniversary of London Bridge, looking back at its history and at the celebrations. Includes City Engineer Colin Snowdon explaining the restoration and maintenence of the...