GCHQ union ban - Sir Geoffrey Howe view

Title

GCHQ union ban - Sir Geoffrey Howe view

Genre

Interview

TX Date

31 Jan 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:01:56

Description

Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe on the union ban at GCHQ (Government Communications Headquarters), Cheltenham. A no-strike agreement was discussed informally but there was no suggestion that the unions would agree. The aim of this ban is to ensure absolute freedom from disruption. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Geoffrey Howe

Keywords

Politics; Trade unions; Government; Strikes; Labour disputes; Conservative Party; Civil service; Civil servants; State security; GCHQ; Public servants; Cheltenham

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