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John Major’s career (1995)
- Genre
- Interview; Speech
Maxine Court(?) looks back at the life and career of UK Prime Minister John Major, after his victory in the Conservative leadership contest. Includes archive recordings of John Major, and also former cabinet...
Pre-school vouchers (1995)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Gillian Shephard, Secretary of State for the new super-Department of Education and Employment, unveils her proposals for pre-school nursery education, including the issuing of vouchers which parents can use...
Pre-school vouchers (1995)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Labour’s education spokesman David Blunkett, speaking in the Commons, is appalled by Education and Employment Secretary Gillian Shephard’s proposals for education vouchers for pre-school children.
Pre-school vouchers (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
Margaret Nally of the National Campaign for Nursery Education, interviewed on the government plan for pre-school education vouchers. Does not think the plans will improve the service or give more choice to...
Quiet day in Parliament (1995)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Ed Boyle reports on a quiet day in Parliament following the excitement of the Conservative leadership campaign, won by John Major, and his cabinet reshuffle. Includes John Redwood (losing candidate)...
Electricity prices cut (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
The electricity regulator was supposed to be announcing his pricing proposals for the regional electricity companies tomorrow. The details were leaked today sparking off a row over prices and causing shares...
Electricity prices cut (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
Opposition energy spokesman Brian Wilson thinks the electricity price cuts leaked today should have happened much earlier, and claims electricity companies have been making excessive profits.
Electricity prices cut (1995)
- Genre
- Press conference
Tim Eggar, Energy Minister talks to the media about the electricity regulator’s announced price cuts for electricity of 10-13%, the leak of the information and subsequent effect on share prices, and...
Paul Condon sparks racism row (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner Paul Condon has declared that young black men carry out the majority of muggings in London, starting off a furious racism row. Sir Paul was appealing to black community...
Paul Condon sparks racism row (1995)
- Genre
- Interview
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner Paul Condon has declared that young black men carry out the majority of muggings in London, starting off a furious racism row. Sir Paul was appealing to black community...