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Pit explosion discussed (1975)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate
Speech in the Commons by Dennis Skinner MP, on the explosion at Houghton Main Colliery in south Yorkshire that has resulted in five deaths and one man with serious injuries. Asks that investigation takes...
Callaghan’s African visit (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Zambian Foreign Minister, Vernon Mwanga on UK Prime Minister, James Callaghan’s visit to Africa and talks on Rhodesia. Interviewer not heard.
Reg Prentice thrown out of Labour (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Reg Prentice MP, who asks that more moderate people join the Labour Party after he was voted out by his constituency in Newham, east London. Will he stand as an independent candidate if his...
Tasman Bridge disaster (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Two eyewitness reports on a bridge disaster in Tasmania. Part of the Tasman Bridge crashed into the Derwent River on 05/01/75 after a freighter collided with the structure. Speakers not identified.
Hugh Scanlon on wage policy (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with President of the Amalgamated Engineering Union, Hugh Scanlon, on wage policy also known as the social contract. Should uphold government’s policy. Criticises lack of media coverage of unions...
John Vorster on SA-world relations (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with John Vorster, South African Prime Minister, in Johannesburg, about relationship of South Africa to other African states including Rhodesia. American male interviewer not identified.
Oil riches from North Sea (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with UK Industry Secretary Tony Benn on how pleased he is at the discovery and extraction of oil from the North Sea. Its contribution to the UK economy and effect on economic recession, American...
Roy Welensky on Rhodesia situation (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interviews Sir Roy Welensky, white Rhodesian politician about the current situation in Rhodesia.
Pit explosion investigation (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with three speakers (including Arthur Owen, safety officer; poss. Joe Gormley, miners leader; poss. Derek Ezra, NCB) on an investigation into the cause of an explosion at Houghton Colliery in south...
Pat Arrowsmith after her release from prison. (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Paul Michaels(?) interviews Pat Arrowsmith, political prisoner, on her release from prison. She speaks about her cause to get troops withdrawn from Northern Ireland which she will continue to work for, her...