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366 results found for '"Des Fahy"' in Contributors.
Privatisation debate on British Rail (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Des Fahy reports on the debate over the bill to privatise British Rail. In the House of Commons, Transport Secretary, John MacGregor defends the bill, and says that ample time for debate has already been...
Anglo-Irish peace talks (1993)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Report on the Anglo-Irish peace talks. SDLP leader John Hume says peace is close, but there are many things to assess. Prime Minister, John Major says the Northern Irish need a political structure in place....
Railway privatisation proposals unpopular (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on the new railways bill, which has been defeated in the House of Lords. There is uproar in the Commons, and Deputy Speaker, Geoffrey Lofthouse, struggles to make himself heard. Transport Secretary,...
Reaction to Kenneth Clarke’s first Budget (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Chancellor Kenneth Clarke’s first Budget. Treasury Minister, Stephen Dorrell discusses the Budget deficit, and comments on what the Budget will mean for the Government. Liberal Democrat, Malcolm...
Brussels trade summit review (1993)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report from the Brussels summit, during which Prime Minister John Major discusses the possibility of a peace settlement between him and Irish Prime Minister, Albert Reynolds. Des Fahy reports from Brussels.
Dorrell on economic figures (1993)
- Genre
- Interview
Treasury Minister Stephen Dorrell on economic statistics with inflation falling and says they show continued recovery and growth despite depression across Europe. he predicts a GDP of 3 percent for next...
Scott inquiry (1994)
- Genre
- Interview
Des Fahy interviews Labour Party leader John Smith on the criticism made by Geoffrey Howe (Lord Howe) of the Scott Inquiry into the sale of arms to Iraq. He says Prime Minister John Major must condemn the...
Army redundancies in UK (1994)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
The government is making 7,000 army job cuts as part of the Options for Change programme, with some of those being made redundant on the front line in Bosnia. The announcement has generated debate on how the...
Hurd gives evidence on Pergau Dam affair (1994)
- Genre
- Speech; News report
Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd has denied allegations contributions had been made to the Conservative Party as part of the deal for the Pergau Dam in Malaysia. Speaking to the Commons Foreign Affairs Select...
Downing Street Declaration (1994)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Des Fahy reports on differing views on the Downing Street declaration on the future of Northern Ireland and the way forward from the parties involved. With reaction from SDLP leader John Hume; Ulster...