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39,247 results found for all records.
Unemployment figures at record high (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Peter Allen reports on a House of Commons debate following the release of the Government’s latest unemployment figures showing record levels of people out of work in the UK. Speaking are: Employment...
Keith Joseph on state of British economy (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Industry Secretary Sir Keith Joseph, following a House of Commons debate, on the future of the Corby steel works and on the state of the British economy and industry. Male interviewer not...
Jim Prior on new employment bill (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Telephone interview with Employment Secretary Jim Prior, on the proposals in the Government’s Employment Bill, and the repercussions on employees and trade unions. Male interviewer not identified.
Israeli response to EEC leaders proposals (1980)
- Genre
- News report
Report on the reaction of the Israeli Government to proposals on Middle East peace process agreed by EEC leaders at a summit in Venice where an invitation was made to the PLO for talks. Male reporter not...
Merlyn Rees on preventing further riots (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour Party home affairs spokesman Merlyn Rees about racial tensions and social problems in inner city areas and how to prevent further riots like those in Bristol, following a speech by...
NUM conference in Eastbourne (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the NUM conference in Eastbourne with debate focusing on the possible closure of pits. Speaking are: Scottish miners leader Mick McGahey; Yorkshire miners leader Arthur Scargill; National Coal...
Unemployed to do voluntary work (1980)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Vox pop with members of the general public about proposals suggested by Employment Secretary James Prior that the long-term unemployed should be encouraged to do voluntary work.
UK peacekeeping force in Rhodesia (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with UK Defence Secretary Francis Pym, on the role played by the British Army in the peacekeeping and monitoring operation in Rhodesia during the recent elections in the country and future role....
Rhodesian elections - Tory influence (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview; Press conference
Report on the effect of the election of the UK Conservative Government in 1979 on the political changes in Rhodesia leading to free elections in the country. Speaking are: UK Prime Minister Margaret...
Rhodesian elections - reaction to Mugabe victory (1980)
- Genre
- Vox pop
Vox pop with members of the general public in London, England, on the victory of Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party in the Rhodesian elections. Male reporter not identified.