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77 results found for '"Merlyn Rees"' in Contributors.
Merlyn Rees on immigration paper (1979)
- Genre
- Speech; Parliamentary debate
Former Home Secretary Merlyn Rees reacts in Parliament to the Conservative Government’s proposed changes to imigration legislation. He criticises the changes as being specifically designed to deal with...
After eight special (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Speech
After Eight. This edition on Pope John Paul II’s visit to Ireland in October 1979 and prospects of peace in Northern Ireland. Includes visit to Poland where the new Pope, Karol Wojtyla is from; speech by...
Pope’s visit to Ireland (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the reaction of British and Northern Irish politicians to Pope John Paul II’s visit to Ireland in September 1979. With reaction from Merlyn Rees, UK Home Secretary; Harold McCusker and James...
Southall riots (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Special; Speech
Peter Spencer reports on the Southall riots in West London following clashes between Anti-Nazi League protesters and police and a National Front meeting at Southall Town Hall. The violence led to the death...
Merlyn Rees on Southall riots (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Allen interviews Home Secretary Merlyn Rees about the Southall riots and planned inquiries and public order powers, following clashes between Anti-Nazi League protesters and police. The violence led to...
Decision makers (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Speech
Documentary presented by Peter Spencer on nuclear civil defence policies of British Government and likely outcome for UK citizens of a nuclear attack; comparison of UK with Switzerland and Sweden;...
Decision makers (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Speech
Jim Hancock presents a profile of James Callaghan at the time of his resignation (15 October 1980) as Labour Party leader. Interviews and speeches: James Callaghan; MPs John Silkin, Roy Hattersley, Merlyn...
Menwith Hill phone-tapping allegations (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with former UK Home Secretary Merlyn Rees about allegations made in New Statesman magazine that the Air Force base at Menwith Hill in Yorkshire is being used as a phone-tapping centre and on need...
Commons debates phone-tapping allegations (1980)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Parliamentary debate on 31/01/80 on allegations made in New Statesman magazine that the Air Force base at Menwith Hill in Yorkshire is being used as a phone-tapping centre. Speaking are: UK Home Secretary...
Iranian embassy siege - debate after end (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech
Parliamentary statements and debate on 06/05/80 following the end of the siege by dissident Arab gunmen at the Iranian embassy in London (05/05/80). Speaking are: Home Secretary William (Willie) Whitelaw;...