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  1. Westland affair - Lord Young view (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Employment Secretary Lord David Young on the Westland Helicopter affair and on alleged cabinet disagreements over the sale of the company. He criticises Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine for his role in...

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  2. George Younger on being appointed Defence Secretary (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Former Scottish Secretary, George Younger on being appointed Secretary of State for Defence, to replace Michael Heseltine who resigned over the Westland Helicopters takeover affair. He talks about when and...

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  3. Westland affair - Thatcher and leaked letter (1986)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s role in the Westland affair after allegations that she imposed an embargo on the release of the full text of the controversial letter from the Solicitor General...

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  4. Westland affair - Thatcher’s defence of Brittan (1986)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate

    Report on the leaking of a letter (allegedly on the orders of Trade and Industry Secretary Leon Brittan), in connection with the Westland Helicopters affair, to the Press Association, from the Solicitor...

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  5. Westland affair - Commons debate (1986)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Report on a Parliamentary debate on the ongoing Westland Helicopters affair, with criticism over the role of Trade and Industry Secretary Leon Brittan. The speakers include: Neil Kinnock, leader of the...

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  6. Westland affair - Reaction to inquiry (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Inquiry member Dr John Gilbert claims that the investigation into the Westland affair was a farce. Former Northern Ireland Secretary, Sir Humphrey Atkins believes that Michael Heseltine was misled, and...

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  7. Michael Heseltine on his back bench role (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Michael Heseltine says he will continue to play an active role in the Conservative Party from the back benches, and to express his views. He is asked about his recent speech in which he appeared to be...

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  8. Westland affair - Geoffrey Pattie on meeting between Lygo and Brittan (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Junior Trade Minister Geoffrey Pattie on the Westland affair. He says his recollection of the Lygo-Brittan meeting is the same as the Secretary of State’s recollection. He says that he...

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  9. James Prior on his leaving politics (1986)

    Genre
    Interview

    Conservative MP, James Prior on his decision to retire from Parliament. He denies any connection between his decision and the Westland affair. Male interviewer not identified.

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  10. Westland affair - Three-hour debate (1986)

    Genre
    News report; Parliamentary debate

    Report on a three-hour debate on the Westland Helicopters controversy over a leaked letter to Defence Secretary Michael Heseltine that led to his resignation. House of Commons speeches - with heckling in the...

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