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Hayes on Sunday (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Discussion; Talk show; Phone-in
Secretary of State for Education, Mark Carlisle joins Brian Hayes to discuss the state of education, and the government’s plans for the future of education. Members of the public phone in with their...
Douglas Hardie on nuclear plans (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Douglas Hardie speaks in support of nuclear energy, playing down the perceived hazards of radioactive waste. He believes that lay people should ensure they are better educated about the issue, so that they...
Alf Dubs on jury vetting bill (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Alf Dubs MP discusses his 10-Minute Rule bill on jury vetting, and the damage that he feels the practice (which he hopes to abolish) is doing to our legal system. Male interviewer not identified.
Baroness Young on national curriculum (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Baroness Young(?), on the results of a circular sent to education authorities in England and Wales. Responses showed a great deal of difference in curricular practice among schools; Young sees a need for a...
Michael Heseltine on government bureaucracy (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Michael Heseltine underlines the importance of knowing what everyone in a government department is doing, and why. Because there is no central record, he says, new ministers are unable to evaluate the...
Robert Hughes on Zimbabwe/ Rhodesia (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Robert Hughes (Labour MP?) talks about the situation in Zimbabwe/ Rhodesia: elections; the Lancaster House talks; the Patriotic Front. Refers to a report. Female interviewer not identified.
Humphrey Atkins on Ulster conference (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Humphrey Atkins, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on the forthcoming conference on Ulster. Male interviewer not identified.
Patrick Jenkin on NHS volunteers (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Social Services Secretary Patrick Jenkin? on a forthcoming circular to NHS management, which proposes they should recruit volunteers where necessary. The union COHSE has reacted negatively. Male interviewer...
Southwark attitude survey (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Ann Ward of Southwark Council explains how money will be spent on advising local people of their rights, entitlement to benefits, etc. The council will carry out an attitude survey, to try to establish what...
Deaths in police custody (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Michael Meacher comments on what he sees as the worrying national problem of death in police custody. He refers to the cases of Liddle Towers, Abdul Azad(?)(who survived a beating), Jimmy Kelly and James...