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42 results found for '"Steelworks"' in Keywords.
Bill Sirs on union talks over Bilston steelworks (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Union leader Bill Sirs on steel worker negotiations and the proposed closure of the Bilston Steel Works near Wolverhampton. Sirs outlines the four points of discussion, including whether a strike might be...
Proposed closure of Bilston Steel Plant (1978)
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- Interview
Labour politician and trade unionist Dennis Turner on the proposed closure of the Bilston Steel Plant near Wolverhampton. Male interviewer not identified.
Eric Varley on steel plant closures (1978)
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- Interview
Industry Secretary, Eric Varley defends the Government’s decision to close steel plants in order to preserve the industry. Female interviewer not identified.
Charles Villiers on steel plant closures (1978)
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- Interview
Sir Charles Villiers, Chairman of the British Steel Corporation, talks about Government plans to close steel plants, and how this will ultimately help the industry. Male interviewer not identified.
Bill Sirs on steel plant closures (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Bill Sirs, General Secretary of the Iron and Steel Trades Confederation (ISTC), on union reactions to British Steel Corporation plans to close uneconomic steel plants. (Australian or New Zealand?). Male...
Dafydd Wigley on Welsh steel industry (1978)
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- Interview
Plaid Cymru MP, Dafydd Wigley on the ejection of his colleague, Gwilym Roberts from the Public Gallery of the House of Commons during a debate on the steel industry. Male interviewer not identified.
Parliamentary debates on industry and welfare (1979)
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- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Parliamentary report by John Armstrong. Includes Industry Secretary Sir Keith Joseph’s announcement of planned cuts in regional development aid to industrial problem areas, and debate over closure of the...
Commons challenge to Shotton steelworks closure (1979)
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- Interview
Interview with Welsh Labour MP Barry Jones confirming he has secured a Commons debate and right to challenge Industry Secretary Sir Keith Joseph over the Government endorsed proposals by the British Steel...
Bill Sirs on steel strike threat (1979)
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- Interview
Bill Sirs, leader of the Iron and Steel Trades Federation, on possible industrial action. He confirms the ISTC could act alone as other unions are not supporting action. A refusal to work overtime could...
Corby steel closures (1979)
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- Interview; Music; News report
Corby councillor Peter Floody speaks in praise of Corby, which is facing the loss of its iron and steel industry and so consequently huge unemployment. Local council leader Kelvin Glendenning also...