John Hoskyns on Thatcherite revolution

Title

John Hoskyns on Thatcherite revolution

Genre

Interview

TX Date

30 Jun 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:59

Description

Simon Bowden talks to the Director-General of the Institute of Directors, Sir John Hoskyns who retires today, at his office in Pall Mall, London. As a key player in the Thatcher revolution did he still think it was working? He admits there are some problems including high inflation. Comments on advisor Alan Walters and Chancellor Nigel Lawson’s position, particularly on European monetary system and common market.

Contributors

John Hoskyns; Simon Bowden

Keywords

Politics; Government; Inflation; Margaret Thatcher; EEC; Conservative Party; European union; Monetary policy; Common markets; Economic policy; Economic systems; Europe; Nigel Lawson; International monetary systems; Retirement; Institute of Directors

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