James Prior awaits Maze Prison report

Title

James Prior awaits Maze Prison report

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Sep 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:02:57

Description

James Prior, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, is asked whether he will resign should the inquiry into the mass breakout at the Maze Prison cast blame on his department. He says he will, if he is shown to be responsible, but his conscience is clear. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Eamonn Mallie of Downtown Radio).

Contributors

James Prior; Downtown Radio?; Eamonn Mallie?

Keywords

Politics; Government; Internal politics; Northern Ireland; British; Prisons; IRA; Maze Prison; Prison officers; Prisoners; Escapes; Cabinet ministers; Resignation (political)

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