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Parliament debates sleaze allegations (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Political editor Ed Boyle reports on a House of Commons debate over the Gurdian’s allegations of sleaze on the part of ministers including Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Jonathan Aitken. Includes speech...
Queen opens Parliament (1994)
- Genre
- Speech
Complete recording of the Queen’s 1994 speech opening Parliament, unveiling the Government’s priorities and 20 bills to be considered in the new session, and her duties, including royal visits.
Rail privatisation timetable outlined (1994)
- Genre
- Speech; News report; Interview
Lizzie Knight reports on the Government outlining its plans for the privatisation of rail services, starting with Railtrack, and reaction to them. Includes House of Commons speech by Transport Secretary,...
First Trident submarine ready (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Chief correspondent Paul Maurice reports on Britain’s first Trident submarine, HMS Vanguard, being ready to leave Faslane on the River Clyde for operational deployment. The exact routes are secret due to...
Virginia Bottomley on NHS annual report (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Health Secretary Virginia Bottomley on the NHS annual report unveiled by her at a news conference this morning at the Department of Health. She says it shows improvements in efficiency and quality by...
Virginia Bottomley on NHS annual report (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Health Secretary Virginia Bottomley says the NHS annual report unveiled by her today at a news conference at the Department of Health does not give a rosy picture, but a fair one of a good service, but...
NHS annual report (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Health Secretary Virginia Bottomley has launched the NHS annual report at a news conference at the Department of Health this morning. The annual report paints a picture of improving healthcare for growing...
Broadcasting over phone lines trial (1994)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
British Telecom has launched a trial in Colchester and Ipswich of new services over phone lines via set-top boxes, to include films, television, home shopping and community information. The pricing structure...
Lord Plumb on EU fraud (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Lord Plumb, Henry Plumb MEP, on fraud in the European Union budget in agricultural subsidies and other areas. Follows publication of a European Court of Auditors report claiming that £6 billion disappears...
Hurd on EU fraud (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd welcomes a European Court of Auditors report revealing the extent of fraud and mismanagement in the European Union budget. This is despite it giving fuel to Euro-sceptic...