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Knowledge rather than skill in engineering? (1979)

Genre

Press conference

Statement about how the British education system is affecting the engineering world, as importance is placed on knowledge rather than practical skill. Male speaker not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Tape of Engineering Test announcements - nd [?1975]

Tape of Engineering Test announcements - nd [?1975]. [Box 7]

ILR South Radio Online Audio

A postcard from Strasbourg: May 1989 (1989)

The May session of the European Parliament includes debates on genetic engineering, radioactive food and customs posts. With the June elections approaching, Jim Gibbons says goodbye to the MEPs who will not...

ILR Sharing Radio Online Audio

Keith Hampson on Conservative proposals to ensure future of British engineering (1978)

Genre

Interview

Conservative politician Keith Hampson discusses Tory proposals for a cabinet minister to give direction to the departments of state that affect engineering, to ensure education is at a high standard and lift...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Engineering pay claim (1978)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Engineering Employers Federation spokesman John Porter on their annual pay offer and its rejection by unions and prospects for negotiations. Male interviewer not identified. Sound levels unequal.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Keith Joseph on Finniston recommendations (1980)

Genre

Interview

Trade Secretary, Sir Keith Joseph on the setting up of a central engineering authority to help focus attention on the potential of engineers, following the recommendations of the Finniston inquiry into the...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Engineers’ wage dispute (1978)

Genre

Interview

Interview with spokesman for the Engineering Employer’s Federation (poss. Ashley Whittall) about a dispute over wages with the engineering unions and specific terms asked for. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

British Rail engineering scaling down (1985)

Genre

Interview; News report

British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) Chairman and Managing director, Philip Norman, explains why the company must lose five thousand jobs. Their Swindon base will be the hardest hit. Swindon works...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Kirby factory rescue plan (1979)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Robert Maxwell on his plans to save the Kirby Engineering factory if certain conditions are met. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

US sanctions on John Brown - Bruce Millan view (1982)

Genre

Interview

Shadow Scottish Secretary, Bruce Millan on the decision by US President Ronald Reagan’s administration to impose sanctions on the Scottish firm John Brown Engineering after it defied an American ban and...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio