Westland affair - Michael Heseltine on takeover bids

Title

Westland affair - Michael Heseltine on takeover bids

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Feb 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:04:13

Description

Michael Heseltine, former Defence Secretary, on the disadvantages of the US bid (by Sikorsky) for Westland Helicopters, and allegations of bribery by takeover bidder and shareholder Alan Bristow. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Michael Heseltine

Keywords

USA; UK; Conservative Party; International relations; Defence; Honours; Knighthoods; Political corruption; Share dealing; Aerospace industry; Business acquisitions; Helicopters; Political scandals; SDI; Strategic Defense Initiative; Westland Helicopters; Alan Bristow; Sikorsky

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