William Whitelaw on Conservative immigration policy

Title

William Whitelaw on Conservative immigration policy

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 Jan 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:10

Description

Conservative Party deputy leader Willie Whitelaw on the party’s immigration policy, originally announced by himself at the 1976 Conservative conference. He speaks of a balance of fairness and the need to restrict numbers whilst distancing himself from the extremist views of the National Front. Includes comments on immigration law, ethnic minorities, cultural and language barriers and repatriating British-born Rhodesians. Interviewer is Brian Hayes.

Contributors

Brian Hayes; William Whitelaw

Keywords

Conservative Party; Immigration; Employment; Zimbabwe; Racism; Passports; Ethnic groups; Employment policy; Population increase; Language barriers

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