British Leyland sell-off proposals

Title

British Leyland sell-off proposals

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

6 Feb 1988

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:03:49

Description

Report on Government-backed proposals to sell off a large part of the British motor industry, and Labour and Conservative backbench responses to them. Industry Secretary, Paul Channon defends the proposals in the House of Commons, saying that the industry cannot be kept going on taxpayers’ money. Labour Trade spokesman John Smith and former Conservative Prime Minister, Ted Heath challenge Channon’s stance. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Edward Heath; John Smith; Paul Channon

Keywords

USA; Government; UK; British Leyland; International relations; Car industry; Motor vehicle industry; Privatization; Ford Motor Company; General Motors

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