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253 results found for '"Steel"' in Keywords.

  • British steel industry (1976)

    Genre
    Interview

    Peter Spencer interviews the new Chairman of British Steel Charles Villiers about British steel profitability, the world recession, how much other nations make, British government influence, why he took the...

  • Monty Finniston on dismissal from British Steel (1976)

    Genre
    Interview

    Sir Monty Finniston interview on learning that his contract as chairman of British Steel is to be terminated with no reason given to him. Dismisses idea it was connected to resignation of Richard Marsh, head...

  • Cyril Smith on David Steel leadership (1976)

    Genre
    Interview

    Cyril Smith MP interviewed by Peter Murphy on not wanting to serve under new Liberal Party leader David Steel.

  • Cyril Smith accepts party role (1976)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Liberal MP, Cyril Smith, about accepting a post as social services spokesman within the party despite frosty relations with leader, David Steel. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Ed Boyle).

  • David Steel on role of Liberal leader (1976)

    Genre
    Interview

    Peter Allen interviews David Steel MP at the Liberal Party Assembly in Llandudno, on the task facing him as Liberal leader. Steel says that coalition is a possible way to power, and the party should not...

  • British Steel losses (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Sir Charles Villiers on huge losses for British Steel during 1976-77 and poor forecast for coming year. Problems include rising inflation in the UK, rising wages and weak demand in a world...

  • Bill Sirs on Hartlepool closure (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    ISTC leader Bill Sirs on the closure of Hartlepool steel plant. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Future of British Steel (1977)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    British Steel is in crisis, as its debts are running high. Conservative industry spokesman Norman Lamont claims the answer is to introduce lay-offs, close uneconomical plants, and cut investment. Welsh...

  • David Steel on the possibility of a Liberal-Conservative coalition (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    David Steel, Scottish politician and leader of the Liberal Party, on the party’s willingness to form a coalition with a Conservative Government, if in power. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Smith reacts to proportional representation defeat (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Liberal Cyril Smith gives his reaction to the defeat of the proportional representation issue. He also claims the Liberal-Labour coalition should end immediately. He says David Steel has a secure future...