William Whitelaw attacks staggered police pay rise

Title

William Whitelaw attacks staggered police pay rise

Genre

Interview

TX Date

17 Jul 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:06

Description

Interview with Conservative home affairs spokesman William Whitelaw where he attacks the decision of Home Secretary Merlyn Rees and the Labour Government to stagger the rise in police pay over two years. Whitelaw says this is against the recommendations of the Government’s own report on police pay. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Vivian White?).

Contributors

William Whitelaw; Vivian White?

Keywords

Elections; Government; Labour Party; Wages; Wage policy; Crime; Police; Conservative Party

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