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101 results found for '"Robin Cook"' in Contributors.
Ernest Saunderâs resignation from Guinness (1987)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech
Report on the resignation of Ernest Saunders, former Chief Executive of Guinness, following scandal over inquiry into Guinness share-trading fraud; including Brian Baldock, company spokesman, reading Ernest...
Charges for eye tests and dental care (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on NHS changes including the controversial proposed charges for eye and dental care. Health Minister Tony Newton defends the charges but Shadow Health Secretary Robin Cook says they will deter people...
Labour conference - Songs and humour (1987)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Songs and humour at the 1987 Labour Party conference in Brighton with David Blunkett as a dame; story from Shadow Health Secretary Robin Cook; Neil and Glenys Kinnock joking; songs. Male reporter not...
NHS 40th anniversary funding crisis (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Vox pop; Speech
Margaret Shiels reports on the NHS as its 40th birthday approaches and on possible Conservative Government policy in the light of longer waiting lists and a loss of hospital beds despite alleged increases in...
Nurses’ walkout - Parliament protest (1988)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Press conference
Richard Bestic reports from Westminster on protests relating to the dispute involving nurses and other NHS staff over NHS funding and wages. Includes press interviews with protesting nurse, Anne(?) Holmes;...
Commons debate on new social security rules (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
MPs have been debating the new social security rules, which came into force on Monday. Labour forced an emergency debate on the subject yesterday afternoon. Kevin Murphy reports; featuring speeches by...
Margaret Thatcher on the spirit of giving (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Margaret Thatcher believes that every citizen should demonstrate generosity by contributing towards charitable causes, e.g. the new heart wing at Great Ormond Street Hospital for children, in London. Her...
Labour NEC election results (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Richard Bestic reports on the result of elections to the Labour Party’s ruling National Executive Committee; interviews with Robin Cook; Michael Meacher; Clare Short. For AM radio programme.
Child benefit freeze debate (1988)
- Genre
- News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate
Peter Murphy reports on Commons debate following the announcement that as expected child benefit is to be frozen for the second year running. Includes speeches by Social Security Secretary John Moore who...
Robin Cook on leaked documents (1988)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with the Labour Party’s social security spokesman, Robin Cook, on leaked documents suggesting the poor would be denied a full rebate on their poll tax payments. He says he has a duty to protect...