Peter Morrison on Government decision to give up golden share in Britoil

Title

Peter Morrison on Government decision to give up golden share in Britoil

Genre

Interview

TX Date

20 Jul 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:18

Description

Energy Minister Peter Morrison defending the Government’s decision to give up the golden share in Britoil that it retained after British Petroleum acquired the company. Morrison confirming that BP had met key assurances, and arguing that lack of intervention only benefits jobs. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Peter Morrison

Keywords

Government; Scotland; Petroleum industry; British Petroleum; Britoil

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