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78 results found for '"Telecommunications"' in Keywords.
Arthur C. Clarke on satellite communication (1974)
- Genre
- Interview
Science fiction novelist Arthur C Clarke on the advance of satellite communication, the ability of satellites to broadcast television, the effects on the energy crisis, the role of science fiction in getting...
William Ryland on Post Office prices (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Royal Mail chairman William Ryland defending price rises in the Post Office; says there will be no more for 30 months. Male interviewer not identified.
Sit-in at Plessey factory (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified female union spokesman (poss. Lily Allen, electricians’ union) about A sit-in at Plessey telecommunications factory in Kirkby, Merseyside in 03/77. Male interviewer not identified.
First fibre optic cables in UK (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on use of first fibre optic telephone link in UK; phone conversation between Bob Cryer, Secretary of State for Industry and Sir William Ryland, Chairman of the Post Office; interview with Ralph...
Post Office phone tapping (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Robin Corbett MP, on the Post Office’s ability to tap telephones for police without a warrant. Ought to be under legislative control. Discusses data protection and right to privacy. Male...
Telecoms charges drops (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP Gerald Kaufman explains the targets of drop in telecoms charges to the public of 5%. The Post Office aims to keep its charges down to the level of inflation to give the customer better value for...
Sir William Barlow on Post Office prices freeze (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir William Barlow, Chairman of the Post Office, on the decision to freeze prices. Male interviewer not identified.
Post Office monopoly - Gerald Kaufman view (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Industry Minister, Gerald Kaufman on maintaining a Post Office monopoly of telecommunications in the UK. Male interviewer not identified.
Telecoms strike (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
A spokesman from the Telecoms trade union (poss. Norman Howard) comments on the outcome of talks for a 35 hour week, and agrees the union have settled on a figure of 37.5 hours per week. Customers are...
Switchboard operators’ wage dispute (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Union representative Vic Palmer on the hospital switchboard operators’ wage dispute due to their request for a 15 percent pay rise, above the Government’s limit of 10 percent. The operators are to...