Paul Channon defends possible sale of BL truck division to General Motors

Title

Paul Channon defends possible sale of BL truck division to General Motors

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

4 Feb 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:02:47

Description

Report on the possible sale of British Leyland’s Commercial Vehicles Division to General Motors. Industry Secretary Paul Channon is challenged in the House of Commons by his Labour shadow, John Smith. Patrick Cormack makes a veiled reference to the Westland affair. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

John Smith; Patrick Cormack; Paul Channon

Keywords

USA; British Leyland; Car industry; Motor vehicle industry; Privatization; Leon Brittan; General Motors

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