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  1. Ford Bridgend plant (1977)

    Genre
    Interview

    Eric Varley, Secretary of State for Industry, on Ford’s decision to build a £250 million factory at Bridgend, Wales. Male interviewer not identified.

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  2. Conservative conference - Trade union reform and BL (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Employment Secretary, Norman Tebbit, about the reforms he would like to see in trade unions; the conduct of the Labour Party deputy leadership election; and the financial position of car...

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  3. Car and shipbuilding disputes (1983)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Parliamentary debate; Speech

    Report on a strike at British Leyland’s Cowley plant and a settlement at the Ford Halewood factory agreed between unions and management via ACAS. Also report from a British Shipbuilders dispute in...

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  4. MG sale to Aston Martin (1980)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the sale by British Leyland of the MG sports car factory at Abingdon in Oxfordshire, to a consortium led by Aston Martin Lagonda. Speaking are: British Leyland representative Murray Loake; Aston...

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  5. Ford car factory in Dagenham closing down (1984)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Neil Mainland reports on the closure of Ford’s car factory in Dagenham. One worker explains how they still thought they would have a future. The company held a short meeting with union officials before...

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  6. Ford Dagenham plant (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    An ex-Ford worker on the decision of Ford Motors to open a factory in Dagenham, and his own experience as a job-hunting engineer in the early days. He is speaking on the fiftieth anniversary of the plant....

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  7. Terence Beckett on Ford strikes (1978)

    Genre
    Speech

    Sir Terence Beckett, Ford Chairman, explains the losses caused by the strikes at Ford, and the amount of money lost to the British economy. The unions removed security guards and fireman which left the...

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  8. Roland Smith on Ford’s Dagenham plant (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Former managing director of Ford, 94 year-old Sir Roland Smith, talks about the Dagenham plant on its fiftieth anniversary. The current MD, Sam Toy, also comments. Male interviewer not identified.

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  9. BL toolroom dispute (1979)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Report on the possible return to work of toolroom strikers at British Leyland plants in the UK. Includes interview with strike organiser Roy Fraser. Male reporter not identified.

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  10. Eddie McGarry on British Leyland job cuts (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with British Leyland TGWU union shop steward leader Eddie McGarry on the prospect of job cuts at BL and if any factories will have to be shut. Male interviewer not identified. Audio quality poor.

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