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Union conference on wage policy (1977)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on a trade union conference (possibly Scottish TUC) whose speakers are critical of the Government’s wage policy and calling for increase in wages. Includes speech by Lord Allen (Alf Allen, of the...
Scottish TUC conference (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report from the Scottish TUC conference which is calling for tough action on prices. John Methven, Director-General of the CBI is interviewed on what is being done about prices, pay disputes and wage...
Lord Annan on his report on broadcasting (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Lord Annan (Noel Annan) on his report on broadcasting. It looks at what the report consisted off, how they conducted it, his ideas for local broadcasting and his ways to regulate local radio....
Julian Critchley criticism of the Annan report (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Julian Critchley, on the Annan report on broadcasting. He criticises the report saying it is far too long and complex and claims undue influence of particular lobbying groups....
Government vote of confidence cancelled (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Conservative MP Francis Pym, on the Labour Government’s decision to back away from a vote of no confidence. What the Conservative Party will do next including Margaret Thatcher asking to see...
Reg Prentice on not supporting the government (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Labour MP Reg Prentice about how he will either abstain or vote against the government, what the government will need to do to get his vote, and why the government is going wrong. Vote which...
David Owen on human rights (1977)
- Genre
- Speech
Extract from a speech by UK Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen on the issue of human rights. Examines the efforts of the Carter administration in the US, and those of the UK Government, the concerns of the...
Mahanita Laski on Annan report (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Mahanita Laski, member of the committee on the Annan report. It looks at the proposed changes for local radio and her view that all stations should be non-commercial. Interviewer not identified.
Jack Jones held hostage (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Evelyn Jones, wife of union leader Jack Jones, on his being held hostage by a group of dockers. Her views on this and if she thinks it is a real threat. Male interviewer not identified.
Michael Foot on the devolution bill. (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Leader of the House of Commons Michael Foot on the possibility of the Government’s devolution bill getting through Parliament. It looks at the case that they have put forward, if there has...