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39,247 results found for all records.
Right to strike denied for higher wages proposal (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Malcolm Rifkind in which he suggests that by denying workers their right to strike in exchange for higher wages, essential services will not be affected. He describes the...
Redevelopment of Docklands (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Secretary of State for the Environment, Peter Shore discusses the redevelopment scheme focusing on London’s Dockland area. Shore claims the scheme will create jobs and regenerate the area for the future,...
Smith reacts to proportional representation defeat (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Liberal Cyril Smith gives his reaction to the defeat of the proportional representation issue. He also claims the Liberal-Labour coalition should end immediately. He says David Steel has a secure future...
David Steel on European Court PR verdict (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Liberal Party leader David Steel discusses Britain’s defeat in the European High Court over the proportional representation issue. Steel says it could not be made into an election issue, but it is a sad...
Where Steel stands on the Liberal-Labour pact (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Liberal Party leader David Steel discusses the Liberal-Labour pact. He claims the Tories are trying to scupper the pact, but says the negative result on proportional representation is not in itself reason...
Wainwright opposes bill on devolution (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Liberal politician Richard Wainwright discusses his views on the devolution motion. He is sure that the bill will go through and the Scottish Members will override the other British politicians. He claims he...
Tate buys Stubbs paintings (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Norman Reid, Director of the Tate Gallery on successful raising of 190,000 to buy two George Stubbs paintings; The Haymakers and The Reapers. Interviewer not identified. Sound is in mono.
David has his ears trimmed (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with the mother of a boy named David on a Christmas operation to pin back his ears after he was bullied at school. Male interviewer not identified.
Circus world championships (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Paul Woodley reports on Circus World Championships. Publicity officer explains how the competition works. Also interviews high wire performer Karl Wallenda(?) and Greg Friel trapeze artist.
Increase in rail fares of 16% (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Complaints on the 16% increase in rail fares for the South East, problems for commuters. Roger Moate MP and David Crouch MP interviewed according to records but only one unidentified person can be heard....