Nigel Lawson dismisses claims of British economic crisis

Title

Nigel Lawson dismisses claims of British economic crisis

Genre

News report; Speech

TX Date

22 Jul 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:58

Description

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Nigel Lawson speaks at the Institute of Economic Affairs in Westminster, dismissing fears that Britain’s economy is unhealthy. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher echoes the sentiment at the 1922 Committee. Former Chief Economic Advisor, Sir Allan Waters may be recalled to help the Prime Minister. Peter Russell reports.

Contributors

Nigel Lawson; Peter Russell

Keywords

Politics; Government; Margaret Thatcher; Economics; Exchange rates; Finance; Interest rates; Nigel Lawson; Alan Walters

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