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British aircraft industry (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Ken Gill, general secretary of the Technical, Administrative and Supervisory Section of the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers (TASS) believes Britain is too weak in the aerospace industry, and...
Callaghan on industrial progess (1978)
- Genre
- Speech
Prime Minister James Callaghan gives a speech on the industrial progress of Britain, new investment for the manufacturing industry is up, and the Government will support the creation of new jobs, putting...
Air traffic controller strikes (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
George Wrighton of Newcastle Airport describes the delays and the repercussion of the French air traffic controller strike. With some delays at 31 hours, the passengers are becoming fractious and the...
London Transport cuts (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
The Greater London Council have asked London Transport to save £8 million, without disruption of services. Cuts are coming from staff and administration costs. Workers have reacted by threatening a...
Mulholland on Reg Prentice (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with spokesman for the London Liberals Gerard Mulholland, about the possibility of former Labour cabinet minister Reg Prentice joining the Liberal Party. Male interviewer not identified (poss....
Telecoms charges drops (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour MP Gerald Kaufman explains the targets of drop in telecoms charges to the public of 5%. The Post Office aims to keep its charges down to the level of inflation to give the customer better value for...
Heathrow security (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
After a recent shooting on Israeli airline El Al by Arab terrorists, the staff at Heathrow Airport have called for extra security measures to be taken. Shop steward Jean Bennett, the spokesperson for the...
Heathrow attacks (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Eric Graus, president of Herut (Zionist group) in Britain, advises the English on security measures that should be taken at Heathrow Airport to avoid further terrorist attacks following attack...
Gatwick delays (1978)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Robin White reports from Gatwick Airport where delays have set in due to the French air traffic controllers strike. Speaks to passengers and information officer about the frustrating delays, and how...
Railway workers dispute (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Kettle of the National Union of Railwaymen discusses the strike action taken by the railwaymen, and the reason for the strikes. The NUR has instructed employees to carry on working as normal while...