Results
39,247 results found for all records.
Hamilton by-election (1978)
- Genre
- Election coverage; Interview
Report on the Hamilton by-election in Scotland which Labour won over the SNP with Conservatives trailing. Includes David Williamson of Radio Clyde interviewing SNP candidate Margo MacDonald who is positive...
John Methven on Britain’s industrial status (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
John Methven, Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), is interviewed, and asks what is going to make British commerce more efficient? He would urge the Government to talk to...
James Callaghan attacks Conservative economic record (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Prime Minister James Callaghan attacks the Conservative Party’s economic record, declaring that it is a myth that the Tories know how to handle economic affairs. He cites incidents from the past in which...
Prime Minister calls for an end to chemical weapons (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Prime Minister James Callaghan gives a speech to the United Nations on the subject of chemical weapons. He calls on all states to reject these weapons, and for those countries with the ability to supply...
Moraji Desai visits Southall in London (1978)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop
Moraji Desai, Prime Minister of India, visits Southall in London. He is greeted by crowds, with jeers and shouts of protest. John Armstrong reports on the reasons for his hostile reception, which are given...
Keith Hampson on Conservative proposals to ensure future of British engineering (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Conservative politician Keith Hampson discusses Tory proposals for a cabinet minister to give direction to the departments of state that affect engineering, to ensure education is at a high standard and lift...
Bloodsports ban proposal (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP Ben Ford on the Government’s proposals to ban bloodsports including fox hunting. He claims that this proposal could make the difference between Labour holding and losing some seats, although...
Denis Healey defends NI surcharge (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Chancellor of the Exchequer Denis Healey explains the reasons for the 2.5% National Insurance surcharge. He also talks about other monetary issues facing the country, such as the Conservative plan to cut...
Geoffrey Howe on Conservative votes strategy (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Geoffrey Howe says that the Conservative Party aims to get the votes of people who want a Conservative anti-socialist coalition. He claims the Tories will turn the national economy around.
Allegations of prisoner abuse in Ulster (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Douwe Korff of Amnesty International discusses the allegations that suspects in Ulster were mistreated by the RUC. It has been suggested that the reports could be a propaganda stunt by the IRA, but Amnesty...