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39,247 results found for all records.
Peter Parker on BR report (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Parker, Chairman of British Rail, on the Annual Report which shows BR making a profit for the the first time in six years. Interviewer not identified (poss. Rita Carter).
British Steel losses (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sir Charles Villiers on huge losses for British Steel during 1976-77 and poor forecast for coming year. Problems include rising inflation in the UK, rising wages and weak demand in a world...
Soviet defence build-up (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Winston Churchill MP on Soviet defence superiority and decline of the West’s strategic advantage.
Tony Benn on Drax B power station (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Energy Minister Tony Benn on government approval for the early ordering of the second stage of the coal-fired power station at Drax in Yorkshire (Drax B); order given to C. A. Parsons rather...
House of Lords reform (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Ed Boyle reports on first steps to reform the House of Lords; interviews with Tony Benn, Energy Secretary; Lord Carrington, Tory Leader in the Lords (interviewed by Peter Allen).
Reg Prentice on constituency (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Phone interview with Reg Prentice MP on regaining the support of his local Newham Labour Party constituency. Interviewer not identified (poss. Paul Woodley).
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sir Idwal Pugh, Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, on his work. Female interviewer not identified.
Arthur Scargill interview (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Vivian White interviews Arthur Scargill, NUM, on pay policy and the Labour government; also comments on the Grunwick factory labour dispute.
Lord Shawcross on trade union speech by Michael Foot (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lord Shawcross reacting to Michael Foot’s speech criticising judges on decisions regarding trade unions. Interviewer not identified.
Peter Shore on inner cities (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Peter Shore MP, on reversal of government policy on migration from town centres - now wants to encourage people back to cities.