Results
3,214 results found for all records.
Lamont stands firm on economy (1992)
- Genre
- Press conference
Chancellor Norman Lamont makes a statement to press saying the government has no plans to devalue the pound despite the crisis over sterling. He says Britain won’t be quitting the exchange rate mechanism.
Iraqi no-fly zone to be implemented (1992)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
US President George H. W. Bush confirms allied forces will impose a no-fly zone over southern Iraq to reduce repression by Saddam Hussein of the people in the area. Mr Bush says the allies continue to...
Iraqi no-fly zone (1992)
- Genre
- Press conference
Lieutenant General Martin Brandtner of the US Marines speaking to press says they are ready to enforce the no-fly zone in Iraq, he will wait to see if Saddam Hussein will try to challenge the zone.
Yugoslavia peace conference outcome (1992)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Des Fahy reports on the results of the two day peace conference in London to achieve a settlement on the former Yugoslavia. Includes press conference featuring UK Prime Minister John Major on the 6 point...
End to Yugoslavia conflict may be in sight (1992)
- Genre
- Press conference
UN General Secretary Dr Boutros Boutros-Ghali says he believes the political will exists among the protagonists and within the EC and UN and is hopeful for a solution to the dispute. In context of the...
Hopes for end to Yugoslavia conflict (1992)
- Genre
- Press conference
Lord David Owen, the new EC peace mediator, says he hopes to bring the crisis in former Yugoslavia under control fairly soon but he wants to avoid setting deadlines. Speaking to press?
Hurricane Andrew relief row (1992)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference; Vox pop
Paul Woodley reports on the relief effort after Hurricane Andrew hit Florida, and the row between local and federal agencies and politicians over the delay in troops being mobilised to help. Includes...
Kevin Maxwell admits bankruptcy (1992)
- Genre
- Press conference; Speech
Statement from Kevin Maxwell, son of the late Robert Maxwell, outside the High Court, declaring his bankruptcy.
Germany won’t cut interest rates (1992)
- Genre
- Press conference
Press conference with Chancellor Norman Lamont who addresses journalists to relay the outcome of a meeting of EC finance ministers in Bath during which he tried unsuccessfully to convince the German...
Policeman shoots himself during car chase (1992)
- Genre
- Press conference
Detective Albert Patrick describes a police car chase in London which led to a police officer accidentally shooting himself in the groin when his car crashed. Mark Phillips asks questions in this press...