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Security increased in Washington after Reagan assassination rumours (1981)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Telephone interview with an unidentified male correspondent (poss. Andrew Manderstam?) in Washington, about the extra security measures being implemented following rumours of a plot against President Ronald...
Inna Tsukerman on plight of Soviet refuseniks (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Inna Tsukerman whose husband Vladimir Tsukerman was sentenced to three years imprisonment in the Soviet Union for taking part in a Jewish protest. He had previously been refused an exit visa by the Soviet...
Ray Horner on Thames Barrier (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Project manager Ray Horner on the Thames Barrier, the flood barrier being built at Woolwich Reach to protect London from tidal surges. The project is three years behind schedule and is due to open at the end...
Flood risk to Isle of Dogs (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified female representative of the Women’s Transport Service on the risk of flooding at the Isle of Dogs. The speaker, along with 19 female volunteers, is responsible for relaying information about...
Hammersmith and Fulham borough flood plan (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male council officer from the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham says most of the area is below the high tide level and is only protected by a wall. Female interviewer not identified....
Greater London Council’s emergency flood plan for London (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male spokesman for Greater London Council on the danger of flooding in London. He says the underground train tunnels could fill with water. Female interviewer not identified. Sound in mono.
CBI Conference - Proposals to scrap National Insurance Scheme, and future of British Leyland (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker attending the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Conference, on proposals to scrap the National Insurance Scheme to reduce the financial burden on industry. He says British...
CBI Conference - Proposals to lower retirement age (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified male speaker attending the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Conference, on proposals to force workers to retire at 60 to help reduce the number of unemployed. He says unemployment is...
CBI Conference - Norman Tebbit on signs of economic recovery (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Norman Tebbit, interviewed during the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Conference, says the end of the recession is in sight and he supports the abolition of taxes provided there is another way of...
Owen Carron on his election as Anti H-Block candidate (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Owen Carron, the newly-elected MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Carron was formerly the election agent for H-Block hunger striker Bobby Sands, who won the election but died soon afterwards. Carron stood at...