London Transport dispute

Title

London Transport dispute

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:25

Description

Interview with a male speaker (not identified - poss. Transport Secretary Nicholas Ridley) on the London Transport strike caused by the transfer of power from GLC to London Regional Transport (LRT). He says London Transport’s subsidy will not be cut but efficiency savings will be made. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Nicholas Ridley

Keywords

London; Government; Strikes; Labour disputes; Cost reduction; London Transport; Conservative Party; GLC; Public finance; Public transport; Commuting; Transport personnel; LRT

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