Mining tragedy

Title

Mining tragedy

Genre

Interview

TX Date

20 Mar 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:01:01

Description

Energy Secretary Tony Benn on where he was and his actions following the news of the [Golborne Colliery, Lancashire] pit explosion, and the repercussions of the unfortunate events.

Contributors

Tony Benn

Keywords

Coal mining; Mining disasters; Occupational health and safety; Golborne Colliery; Lancashire; Coal mines; Explosions; Mine safety

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