Scargill on safety after Bilsthorpe Colliery disaster

Title

Scargill on safety after Bilsthorpe Colliery disaster

Genre

Interview

TX Date

19 Aug 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:05:39

Description

Angela Rippon interviews, on her Drivetime show, Arthur Scargill, leader of the NUM, on mine safety following the Bilsthorpe Colliery disaster in Nottonghamshire. He calls for the end of roof bolting, a cheaper style of roof support.

Contributors

Arthur Scargill; Angela Rippon

Keywords

Coal mining; Mining disasters; Coal mines; Mines; Nottinghamshire; Mine safety; Drivetime (radio programme); Mining inspection; Bilsthorpe Colliery

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