Malcolm Rifkind defends himself over Ravenscraig closure

Title

Malcolm Rifkind defends himself over Ravenscraig closure

Genre

Interview

TX Date

18 May 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:05

Description

Malcolm Rifkind, Secretary of State for Scotland, is hitting back at rumours that a question mark is hanging over his future in the Cabinet, and dismisses as out-of-hand talk concerning the closure of the Ravenscraig hot strip mill. (Scottish) female interviewer not identified (surname poss. McCaskill).

Contributors

Malcolm Rifkind; ? McCaskill

Keywords

Government; UK; Scotland; Steel industry; Steelworks; British Steel; Cabinet ministers; Ravenscraig; North Lanarkshire

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