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  • Public inquiry into Amnesty report on Ulster (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unionist MP James Kilfedder states his opposition to the public inquiry into the Amnesty International report about the mistreatment of political prisoners in Ulster.

  • National Front meetings ban requested (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Hackney council representative Joe Noble has appealed to the National Association of Local Government Officers (NALGO) to ban National Front meetings in public buildings. According to Mr Noble they practice...

  • Liberals’ abstention (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Liberal leader David Steel justifies his party’s abstention in a recent Parliamentary vote of no confidence in the Government. The Liberals support the Labour Government’s programme but not Chancellor...

  • Ray Buckton on British Rail (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Ray Buckton of ASLEF, about the trouble caused by the union’s claim for a special bonus for drivers of high speed trains. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Terry Duffy on the future of the motor industry (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Terry Duffy of the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers (AEW) about the future of the motor car industry, British Leyland, toolmakers’ strike and trade union movement. Male interviewer not identified...

  • Terry Parry on delay in reaching agreement on extra firemen (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Terry Parry, Fire Brigades Union (FBU) leader about the delay in reaching an agreement on extra firemen for the 42-hour week, the standards of fire cover and recruitment of new firemen. Male...

  • Brian Rushbridge on offer to firemen (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Fire Brigade management spokesman Brian Rushbridge on a new offer to firemen, with the possibility of 42-hour week, recruitment of new firemen and negotiations with the FBU (Fire Brigades...

  • Harrods strike - Interview with picket (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; Vox pop

    Sasha Logan speaks to a male demonstrator on the Harrods picket for an increase in wages, London weighting and a 35-hour working week in accordance with directives issued by the Union of Shop, Distributive...

  • Harry Overidge on strike action and Royal Free Hospital (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Harry Overidge(?) about the risks to equipment at the Royal Free Hospital, London, and on the possible closure of the hospital, as a result of strike action by maintenance workers. Male...

  • Barbara Groom on electricians’ dispute in London hospitals (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Barbara Groom reports on the electricians’ dispute - due to close London’s teaching hospitals as part of the Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications and Plumbing Union (EEPTU) strike - with Peter...