Westland affair - Michael Heseltine on future of company

Title

Westland affair - Michael Heseltine on future of company

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:08:23

Description

Former Defence Secretary, Michael Heseltine on the future of Westland Helicopters and the US Sikorsky bid. He is concerned that a large block of shares has been bought up by an undisclosed buyer, and he thinks the Government should regain control of the situation. He talks about the controversial British Aerospace letter, and why Sir John Cuckney has moved the shareholders’ meeting. He outlines what he thinks the Government should tell Cuckney. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Paul Maurice).

Contributors

Michael Heseltine; Paul Maurice?

Keywords

USA; Government; UK; International relations; British Aerospace; Defence; Europe; Share dealing; Leon Brittan; Westland Helicopters; John Cuckney

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