UUAC strike in Northern Ireland

Title

UUAC strike in Northern Ireland

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:03:53

Description

Peter Allen reporting that the House of Commons is united in its opposition to the Ulster Unionist Action Council strike in Northern Ireland. Including the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Roy Mason, on his fears of picketing intimidation and the strong action which will be taken against it; Defence Secretary Fred Mulley interview stating that army personnel are not trained to cover essential services.

Contributors

Peter Allen; Fred Mulley; Roy Mason

Keywords

Internal politics; Strikes; Northern Ireland; UK; Security; Army; Ian Paisley; Ulster Unionist Action Council

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