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Defence Secretary outlines Britain’s defence plans with Europe (1990)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on Britain’s stance on defence within NATO. Defence Secretary, Tom King was invited to speak at the French Parliament on the British view of defence. Tim Marshall reports.

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Various clips: 1- Defence Secretary John Nott; 2- Obituary of Colonel Jones; 3- John Nott speaks about HMS Coventry (1982)

Various clips: 1- Defence Secretary John Nott informs Parliament about the sinking of HMS Ardent; 2- A High ranking officer has been giving details at the Ministry of Defence about the fierce fighting on the...

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John Nott on the year in defence (1982)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Defence Secretary John Nott on how the defence budget was achieved throughout the year of 1982, what changes were made and how defence will proceed into the future. Male interviewer not...

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Heseltine is new defence secretary (1983)

Genre

Interview

Interview with retired Naval Commander Rankin(?) about the appointment of Michael Heseltine as Defence Secretary, moving from being Environment Secretary and the need for change in the services including...

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Defence Secretary Tom King on defence job cuts (1992)

Genre

Press conference

Defence Secretary Tom King statement on the job cuts announced in the defence industry due to the end of the Cold War. King describes where in the industry the jobs will be cut, and how many workers will be...

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Defence budget cuts divide opinion (1993)

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

Paul Rowley reports from Westminster on political debate on the further reduction in the defence budget and areas to be cut. With House of Commons speeches by Defence Secretary, Malcolm Rifkind; shadow...

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John Nott on defence budget (1982)

Genre

Speech

House of Commons statement by Defence Secretary, John Nott, on the lessons to be learned from the Falklands conflict, and the need for a reorganisation of Naval forces in line with a reduced defence budget.

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Ministry of Defence reorganisation (1984)

Genre

Interview

Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine talks about the reorganisation of the Ministry of Defence. Male interviewer is Paul Maurice.

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General Election - Labour defence policy (1983)

Genre

Interview

Unidentified Labour Party defence spokesman (poss. John Silkin) responding to criticisms of their defence policy by Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine prior to the 1983 General Election. Male interviewer...

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Tom King on defence budget cuts (1990)

Genre

Interview

Phil Edwards interviews Defence Secretary Tom King about the proposed budget cuts in the Ministry of Defence of £600 million due to thawing of the Cold War and inflation and how that will affect thousands...

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