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Labour Party envoy travels to South Africa (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the controversy caused in South Africa by the British Government meeting President P.W. Botha’s government, but refusing to meet with members of the United Democratic Front over dissidents...
Miners strike - Picket violence (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech
Report on the picket line violence at collieries and nearby villages in Yorkshire during the miners’ strike which the NUM are blaming on police. Includes actuality of violence with chanting. Speaking are...
Miners strike - ACAS talks and hit list (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Report on the build up to the ACAS talks over the miners’ strike and the accusation of a hit list produced by the NCB of mines to be shut. Speaking are NUM leader Arthur Scargill and TUC spokesman Brendan...
Miners strike - NCB bonus offer and meetings (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the NCB Christmas bonus offer to striking miners who return to work, meeting between colliery managers and NCB Chairman Ian MacGregor, and special delegates conference of the NUM. Includes...
CBI conference closes (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the close of the CBI conference where the risk of high unemployment and high wages was discussed. With speeches from farmer Vincent Freely; former Southern CBI Chairman Martin Jordan; CBI...
Miners strike - Norman Willis abused in Wales (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the reaction to the treatment given to TUC General Secretary Norman Willis by Welsh miners as he addressed them on picket line violence. With comment as they arrived for the TUC Economic Committee...
Miners strike - CBI leaders views (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on CBI leaders views at their conference in 11/84 on NUM leader Arthur Scargill and the miners’ strike. With speeches from Welsh CBI Chairman Alf Goodings; Yorkshire and Humberside CBI Chairman John...
Wheelchair friendly taxis (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on plans by the GLC to finance a new taxi that can accommodate wheelchair users. With comment from Harry Bennett, committee member of the taxicab section of the TGWU union; wheelchair user Annalisa(?)...
LT compensation package (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a controversial 70,000 pounds compensation package, authorised by the Government, to four members of the former London Transport board installed in 1983 by the Greater London Council. The four,...
Costs of abolishing the GLC (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on costs of abolishing the GLC as the Parliamentary bill is due to get its first reading tomorrow. Includes interview with GLC leader, Ken Livingstone who criticises the Government for not being...