Results
28,816 results found for all records.
Scottish devolution referendum (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Scottish Labour MP Tam Dalyell, who wishes to introduce a clause in the Devolution Bill preventing any referendum in Scotland taking place within three months of the next general election. he...
Thatchers immigration speech denounced (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Spokesman for the Commission for Racial Equality denouncing Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher’s speech on immigration as being ill timed and vague, and of concern to immigrants already in the...
All party immigration talks (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Following the initiative by Prime Minister James Callaghan, Conservative MP Willie Whitelaw on waiting to see what is said in the report by the Select Committee on Race Relations before there are talks...
All party immigration talks (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Following the initiative by Prime Minister James Callaghan, Liberal MP Alan Beith on his party’s willingness to take part in all party talks on immigration which, in the light of Conservative Leader...
Ulster TUC puts pressure on PM (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Andy Barry of the Ulster TUC on his campaign meetings in Britain to put pressure on Prime Minister James Callaghan for an injection of capital to create jobs in Northern Ireland, and for a Bill of Rights for...
New IRA campaign in Northern Ireland (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative MP John Biggs-Davison on the new terrorist campaign by the IRA in Northern Ireland. On his party having warned that Northern Ireland Secretary Roy Mason had been making complacent assumptions...
Clown supports bill to protect childern against pornography (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Pierre the Clown speaking as a parent in support of Cyril Townsend’s Private Members Bill to protect children against pornography. On his protest in clown outfit at the House of Commons and his discussions...
Thatcher’s walkabout at Battersea market (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Conservative Party leader Margaret Thatcher on a walkabout shopping tour of Battersea market. In an area of high immigrant population, one female stallholder is heard expressing concerns about Conservative...
John Methven on government pay policy (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Director-General of the CBI John Methven speaking on behalf of his members. Supporting the government on pay moderation but objecting to the wide scope of the clauses for government contracts. Says the...
Peter Walker on his political philosophy (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
MP Peter Walker on his political philosophy. Arguing for the Conservative Party tradition of balancing efficiency and compassion, and on people’s current disillusionment with Parliament and the major...