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Michael Heseltine on role of leader’s speech at party conference (1978)
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Conservative MP Michael Heseltine on the importance of leaders’ speeches at political party conferences. He says that the leader addresses the whole country through the media and must cover a wide range of...
Norman Tebbit on future of Edward Heath (1978)
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Conservative MP Norman Tebbit on the political future of former prime minister Edward Heath. Tebbit admits that Heath is well-respected but compares him to Ulster Unionist MP Enoch Powell, who was...
Sheila Cassidy on becoming a nun (1978)
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Author, doctor and former torture victim Sheila Cassidy on her decision to become a nun. She says that she has left her life as a surgeon behind and is ready to dedicate her life to God. She adds that her...
Plans to salvage oil tanker Christos Bitas (1978)
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Unidentified male speaker (original catalogue record suggests may be Stanley Clinton Davis, a junior minister for Trade) discusses the situation of the grounded Greek oil tanker, Christos Bitas. Male...
Stanley Clinton Davis on Russians undercutting cargo prices (1978)
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Labour MP and junior minister for Trade, Stanley Clinton Davis on how the Russians are undercutting the cargo rates of British shipping. Davis calls for sanctions in the event of the Soviet Union being...
Shirley Williams on plans to change exam process (1978)
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Secretary of State for Education, Shirley Williams on the Government’s plans to change the examination system in schools. Williams hopes to simplify the system whereby every child sits a single exam for...
Noman St John-Stevas attacks qualification proposals (1978)
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- Interview
Conservative shadow spokesman on Education, Norman St John-Stevas attacks new plans for changing the examination process, proposed by Secretary of State for Education, Shirley Williams. St John-Stevas claims...
David Ennals on benefit fraud (1978)
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- Interview
Secretary of State for Social Services, David Ennals on incentives to clamp down on benefit fraud. Ennals discusses doctors’ handwriting and the expenses associated with treating injuries caused by the...
Roy James on dream to be a racing driver (1978)
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Former Great Train Robber, Roy James describes his difficulties in getting the sponsorship he needs to become a racing driver. James feels that no matter how successful he becomes as a racing driver he will...
Salvage operation for Christos Bitas (1978)
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Unidentified male salvage worker discusses preparations to tow the grounded Greek oil tanker, Christos Bitas. He describes the arrival of Dennis(?) Pearce(?), a famous salvage worker who once walked on the...