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  • Ronald Reagan on Libyan support for terrorism (1986)

    Genre
    Speech

    US President Ronald Reagan urges the world community to extract from Libyan President Colonel Gaddafi a high price for his support and encouragement of terrorism. Terrorists and those who harbour them should...

  • George Shultz on US action against terrorism (1986)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    The USA has taken its own action against terrorism. Secretary of State, George Shultz would like the UK and other European countries to follow suit. He says it is well know that it was the Abu Nidal group...

  • Westland affair - Commons debate (1986)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Report on a Parliamentary debate on the ongoing Westland Helicopters affair, with criticism over the role of Trade and Industry Secretary Leon Brittan. The speakers include: Neil Kinnock, leader of the...

  • Westland affair - Raymond Lygo’s account of meeting with Leon Brittan (1986)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Report on a statement from British Aerospace Chief Executive Admiral Sir Raymond Lygo on the alleged role of Trade Secretary Leon Brittan in the Westland Helicopters affair. Lygo recalled what appears to...

  • Westland affair - European consortium to stay in the bidding (1986)

    Genre
    Press conference; Speech

    Unidentified spokesman for the European consortium says that the consortium is delighted at the response of Westland shareholders to the result of a vote regarding the sale of the company. The UTC-Fiat...

  • Westland affair - Shareholders meeting (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Speech

    Report on a meeting of Westland shareholders, held at the Albert Hall. Chairman, Sir John Cuckney thinks that the European consortium must withdraw to help pave the way forward. The European consortium did...

  • Westland affair - Margaret Thatcher on leaked letter (1986)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Report on a House of Commons debate on the Westland Helicopters affair. The speakers include Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher; Labour leader Neil Kinnock. Female reporter not identified.

  • Lawrence Lock on the disappearance of his wife, Anne Lock (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; Speech

    Lawrence Lock, husband of Anne Lock, appeals for help following her disappearance. Female interviewer not identified. (Anne’s body was later discovered by a railway line in Hertfordshire).

  • Police Federation Conference report (1986)

    Genre
    News report; Speech; Interview

    Report on the Police Federation Conference discussion of officer numbers and the possibility of arming police with guns. Includes excerpts of speeches by Home Secretary, Douglas Hurd and Police Federation...

  • Princess Diana speech at new drug clinic (1986)

    Genre
    Speech

    Princess Diana gives a speech at the opening of a drug clinic. She talks about drug addiction and the affect it has on families.