Derrick Fullick on BR privatisation

Title

Derrick Fullick on BR privatisation

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

22 Jan 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:06:35

Description

Angela Rippon reports on her Drivetime show on trade union and opposition party criticism of the Railways Bill which sets out government proposals for the privatisation of the railways. Includes her interview with the General Secretary of ASLEF, Derrick Fullick, whose members are against the BR sell-off. Fullick criticises the lack of investment in the railways and argues private operators will increase fares and reduce safety.

Contributors

Angela Rippon; Derrick Fullick

Keywords

Trade unions; Parliamentary bills; British Rail; ASLEF; Railways; Privatization; Rail safety; Railway services; Fares; Franchise; Drivetime (radio programme)

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