Edwina Currie egg claims cause controversy

Title

Edwina Currie egg claims cause controversy

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

5 Dec 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:53

Description

Report on Edwina Currie’s claims that British eggs are contaminated with salmonella. Britain’s farmers want the junior health minister sacked. Simon Gourlay, President of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), has demanded her sacking by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, whilst John Coles of the egg industry may sue. However, Labour’s agriculture spokesman, Dr David Clarke, believes Currie may have a point. Gareth Furby reports.

Contributors

Edwina Currie; David Clarke; Gareth Furby; John Coles; Simon Gourlay

Keywords

Health; Agriculture; Farming; Safety; Politicians; Food; Dismissal from employment; Ministers; Eggs; Edwina Currie; Salmonella; Public health

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