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39,247 results found for all records.
Energy Minister talks (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Energy Minister John Moore on the coal industry dispute and its future. He concedes Britain is seeking other energy sources, and nuclear energy may be an option.
New Conservative Government aims to save grammar schools (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Peter Spencer reports from Westminster on the new Conservative Government’s plans to save as many grammar schools as they can by bringing in a bill to overturn the policy of the previous Labour Government....
NUPE disagreement (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Charlie Donnett on the National Union of Public Employees (NUPE), and comments on the strike action they had previously taken, arguing they were creating hardships for their own trade unionists.
Callaghan in Portsmouth (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Election coverage
Prime Minister James Callaghan takes the campaign trail back to his home town of Portsmouth, where he visits his old school (which is now local Radio Victory) to give an interview (male interviewer not...
Unions immune from laws (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Robert Mark, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, has claimed trade unions are immune from some laws. Alan Fisher, boss of the National Union of Public Employees is interviewed and says this is...
British Leyland action (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Roy Fraser of British Leyland describes the meetings held to reach an agreement to stop the strikes, but claims the men are ready strike indefinitely if no accord is reached. Leyland management is not...
Hospital shortages (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Hill of Caterham Mental Hospital discusses the staff shortages at the hospital, and states the hospital is 264 nurses short. NHS budget cuts have left the hospital short-staffed, and new incentives are...
Tories and ACAS (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Jim Mortimer of ACAS (the Advisory , Conciliation and Arbitration Service) discusses possible changes due to the new Conservative government. The main functions of ACAS should continue, but possibly with...
Jeremy Thorpe in North Devon (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
Report on Liberal MP Jeremy Thorpe winning support from all 40 branches of the North Devon Liberal Association to become parliamentary candidate for North Devon in the upcoming elections despite the scandal...
Margaret Thatcher’s first Question Time as PM (1979)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Margaret Thatcher’s first Prime Minister’s Question Time as PM on subjects including Rhodesia, pensions, and inflation. Speeches from Thatcher; former Labour Prime Minister James Callaghan; Liberal Party...