Harold Macmillan on Britain in crisis

Title

Harold Macmillan on Britain in crisis

Genre

Interview

TX Date

20 Oct 1976

Year of production

1976

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Duration

00:03:40

Description

Robin Day interviews former UK Prime Minister, the Earl of Stockton (Harold Macmillan), about the economic situation in Britain. He says Britain is not in decline but government spending should be cut on services and the money saved should go into production. Macmillan calls for a government of national unity to save the country from economic disaster. In 2 parts (Pt 1 of 2). Broadcast on BBC1 television, on the Tonight programme (20/10/76).

Contributors

Harold Macmillan; BBC; Robin Day

Keywords

Economics; UK; Prime ministers; Economic systems; Harold Macmillan; Tonight (television programme)

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