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366 results found for '"Des Fahy"' in Contributors.
Terrorist policy (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Des Fahy interviews shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Kevin McNamara on the debate about the renewal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The Labour Party is concerned about human rights and would like to see...
Norman Lamont unveils budget (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Des Fahy reports on the budget from Chancellor Norman Lamont with excerpts of his Commons speech. Covers tax changes; duty rises; rail links to Heathrow Airport and the Channel Tunnel; and his plan to bring...
Tim Yeo on new Community Care scheme (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Health Minister, Tim Yeo on the new Community Care scheme which is to replace the Independent Living Fund. It will see local authorities undertake assessments of an individual’s needs and produce care...
National curriculum tests (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on Parliamentary debate over controversial national curriculum school tests with a Government climbdown claimed. Commons speeches from Prime Minister John Major; Education Secretary John Patten;...
Inquiry launched after Beverley Allitt case (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Heath Secretary Virginia Bottomley is interviewed by Des Fahy about an independent inquiry to be led by Cecil Clothier following the conviction of serial killer Beverley Allitt who was a nurse at Grantham...
Pay as you go motorways (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Des Fahy interviews UK Transport Secretary John MacGregor on Green Paper proposals that motorists would pay to use the UK’s motorways in a pay as you go scheme, and the options for how it would work....
John Major defends Lamont dismissal (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Press conference
UK Prime Minister John Major speaks at a press conference in Paris, France defending his reasons for the dismissal of Norman Lamont from the role of Chancellor of the Exchequer and says he understands his...
John Major at Tory women’s conference (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Interview
Report on UK Prime Minister John Major’s popularity as it hits a record low. Includes excerpt from Major’s speech to the Conservative women’s conference in London today saying he is staying in office...
Conservative Party and Asil Nadir (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Report on the Conservative Party and its dealing with failed businessman Polly Peck International Chief Executive, Asil Nadir, who jumped bail and fled to Cyprus to avoid UK prosecution. Speakers are Labour...
Funding of political parties (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a Parliamentary debate on the funding of political parties, following the disclosure that fugitive Asil Nadir donated money that may have been stolen to the Conservative Party. Speakers are Labour...