Miners strike - Geoffrey Kirk retires from NCB

Title

Miners strike - Geoffrey Kirk retires from NCB

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:04:30

Description

Interview with Director of Information for the NCB, Geoffrey Kirk, after his decision to retire after being sent home on leave after disagreements with NCB Chairman Ian MacGregor over his handling of the miners’ strike and role of spokesman Michael Eaton. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Geoffrey Kirk

Keywords

Strikes; Labour disputes; Coal miners; NCB; Coal Strike (1984-1985); Retirement; NACODS; Strikes (events); Michael Eaton; Geoffrey Kirk

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