Japanese delegates visit Hackney

Title

Japanese delegates visit Hackney

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1985

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Duration

00:03:52

Description

Report on the visit to Hackney of nine Japanese delegates on a fact finding tour, specifically to examine the practice of rate capping within the London Borough. Includes comment from Hackney Mayor Ken Hanson; councillor Andrew Puddephatt; and Japanese delegate Takahashi, who speaks through interpreter Manako(?) Williams. Male reporter not identified. Audio balance varies. Plays out to Japanese music.

Contributors

Andrew Puddephatt; Ken Hanson; Takashi; Manako(?) Williams

Keywords

London; Local authorities; Foreign relations; Public finance; International relations; Councils; Hackney; Community charge; Japan; Local taxation; Hackney Council

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