John MacGregor following his announcement on railway privatisation

Title

John MacGregor following his announcement on railway privatisation

Genre

Interview

TX Date

3 Feb 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:19

Description

Paul Rowley interviewing Transport Secretary, John MacGregor following his House of Commons announcement of the first seven rail line services to be privatised and the Government’s intention for all BR’s passenger services to be franchised over time. MacGregor arguing that the private sector culture of meeting customers’ requirements will be introduced into a monolithic nationalised industry. Also confirming that Government subsidies to commuter lines and rural services will continue.

Contributors

Paul Rowley; John MacGregor

Keywords

Transport; British Rail; Railways; Privatization

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