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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...