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UK exports affect economy - Possible solutions (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified male speaker about the negative effect that Britain’s inefficient export industry is having on the economy. Male interviewer not identified.
Sir Geoffrey Howe on economic policy (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Conservative shadow Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe, who discusses the state of the UK’s economy, Government policies, borrowing, public spending, tax rates and ways to improve the...
Fred Peart becomes Leader of the House of Lords (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Thomas Frederick (Fred) Peart, former member and former Leader of the House of Commons, who has now become Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the House of Lords and a life peer. He mentions...
Sir Brian Flowers on the use of nuclear power (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Brian Flowers, Chairman of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, discusses concerns regarding the use of nuclear power. Male interviewer is Rick Collins.
John Hill on the future of nuclear energy in the UK (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir John Hill, Chairman of the UK Atomic Energy Authority, is interviewed about the future of nuclear power production in the UK. Sir Brian Flowers, Chairman of the Royal Commission on Environmental...
Hugh Fraser investigated for sale of shares (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sir Hugh Fraser, ex-managing director and chairman of the House of Fraser, who is welcoming a Stock Exchange inquiry into the sale of his shares. The story relates to the sale of shares in...
Ulster protest disrupts women’s lunch (1976)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the 21st anniversary of the annual Women of the Year award. The Duchess of Gloucester, Lady Mary Wilson (wife of former Prime Minister Harold Wilson) and 750 guests attended. The event raised money...
Trade unions closed shops affect individuals’ rights (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative employment spokesman James Prior on improving the rights of workers who do not want to be forced into union membership in closed shop situations. He also discusses the role of unions in society...
Unfair dismissal case - Sheila Matthews wins out-of-court settlement (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sheila Matthews, who won an out-of-court settlement (04/10/76?) for unfair dismissal by her employer, McCulloch and Wallis, a wholesale drapery firm. Mrs Matthews had previously (12/75) been...
Leonard Rossiter on The Frontiers of Farce: The Purging (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with actor Leonard Rossiter about his appearing in two one-act plays, The Frontiers of Farce: The Purging and The Singer. He also discusses Rising Damp and The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin,...