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GLC trading with South Africa (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by an unidentified Conservative Greater London Council member (poss. Richard Brew) defending their decision to trade with South Africa.
Firemen’s strike - Government broadcast (1977)
- Genre
- Public information; Special; Speech
Broadcast by a Government minister (Home Secretary Merlyn Rees?) on the Government stance on the firemen’s dispute over wages, cover to be provided for fire services during the strike and giving...
Firemen’s strike - talks progress (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Statement by a fire union spokesman on how the talks with the Government and the union executives are going and the deals that are being looked at to bring an end to the firemen’s strike over wages and...
Prince Charles on Commonwealth’s links with USA (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by Prince Charles, Prince of Wales to an unknown American audience (during his visit to the USA) on the importance of the Commonwealth ties with the USA. Audio quality poor.
Jimmy Carter in Newcastle (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Vox pop
Report on US President Jimmy Carter visiting Newcastle and the crowds there to meet him. Includes speeches by President Carter’s in Newcastle civic centre; Newcastle Lord Mayor Hugh White; Prime Minister...
Queen’s speech at Guildhall on her silver jubilee (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Speech by the Queen to the Lord Mayor in the Guildhall with heads of state from the Commonwealth present on her silver jubilee.
James Callaghan on Labour efforts to stamp out prejudice in Britain (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Labour Prime Minister, James Callaghan following the party’s success in the Ilford North by-election. He says the Labour Movement stands against prejudice and division and will promote a tolerant society.
Kenneth Kaunda on future of Zimbabwe (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Zambian President, Dr Kenneth Kaunda says Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia are full of small children fleeing Zimbabwe and the tyranny of Prime Minister Ian Smith. He warns against supporting Bishop Abel...
Kenneth Kaunda on financial health of Zambia (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Dr Kenneth Kaunda, President of Zambia, says his country is self-sufficient and even exports maize to Angola and Zaire. He denies reports that the country is struggling and could be held to ransom by Prime...
Alan Fisher on low pay for public sector workers (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Alan Fisher of the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE) says that many of the union’s members are grossly underpaid.