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  • Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi (1991)

    Genre
    News report

    Ashish Ray reports from New Delhi on how the former Indian Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a bomb near Madras, and on the unrest caused by his death.

  • UK teens convicted of drugs smuggling in Thailand (1991)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unidentified male speaker gives his reaction to the conviction of Patricia Cahill, along with her friend Karyn Smith, for smuggling drugs in Bangkok, Thailand. Female interviewer not identified.

  • Police federation criticise government (1991)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on the Constables and Inspectors committees of the Police Federation attacking the Government’s record on tackling crime. Includes extracts of a video made by policemen on the future of the job and...

  • Government reforms of hospital management (1991)

    Genre
    News report; Speech; Interview

    Report on the reaction of nurses’ leaders to the Government’s reforms of hospital management. Speakers are Health Secretary William Waldegrave and RCN General Secretary Christine Hancock. Male reporter...

  • Major on importance of school and new qualifications (1991)

    Genre
    Speech

    Speech by Prime Minister John Major to an unknown audience on the importance of staying in school and gaining qualifications and the changes he is planning for qualifications.

  • Education and qualifications reform (1991)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with an unidentified Conservative Party spokesman on the Government’s new policy on education and qualifications. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Lambeth Council finances (1991)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Joan Twelves, leader, on the Government giving Lambeth Council more money, enabling them to prevent further job cuts; need for further money; and says their actions on the poll tax (community...

  • Vicious dog attack (1991)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on 6-year-old Rukhsana Kahn’s condition in Bradford Royal Infirmary following an attack by an American Pit Bull Terrier and if the laws on dogs should be looked at. With comment from West...

  • Dog import ban and vicious attack (1991)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate; Interview; Speech

    Report on Prime Minister John Major announcing the banning of the import of dogs bred for fighting to Parliament (speech heard). Also reports on the condition of 6-year-old Rukhsana Kahn in Bradford Royal...

  • Vicious dogs import ban (1991)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with an unidentified man on the Government’s decision to ban the import of fighting dogs and how dog ownership needs to be more closely looked at and a dog registration scheme started. Speaking...